Story of a gas meter reader
The story of the meter reader in the news captioned "Gas meter reader splashes out Tk. 1 Cr. in charity" published in The Daily Star on November 16 was both amazing and surprising to the utmost. It is surprising in the sense that no action has been taken against the said meter reader although every body in the power and energy sector knows about him and his deeds.
It was really amazing to learn that even a state minister once had to offer him bribe. This uncovers the uncouth corruption and unforgivable weakness of administration. It seems that administration is knowingly allowing this to continue. How long would we have to bear something which would lead the nation to a dismal future?
This type of corruption is not only putting the nation to a shameful position but is also causing national financial loss. It is clear that inefficient and weak administration has allowed this Frankenstein to grow. If administration and even political leaders feel helpless, where the common people would go? It is high time that top authority should take proper action to curb such corruption.
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