Info on gamblers sought from Singapore: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today in parliament said the drive against the casino and all sorts of corruption is going on and this will continue until elimination of the crimes from all levels of the state and society.

The drive of law enforcement agencies and other agencies concerned will continue until elimination of the crimes, the premier said in reply to a query from Jatiya Party MP Rowshan Ara Mannan.

Laws are being strictly enforced against all types of criminals irrespective of political identities and views, Hasina, also the leader of the House, said.

In reply to another query from JP MP Mujibul Haque Chunnu, Hasina said the Anti-Corruption Commission has already requested the Singapore government to provide information related to those Bangladeshis who played casino in their country.

The PM said the Anti-Corruption Commission has been working to bring all corrupt persons to book.

“Legal actions are being taken against all persons including government employees alongside politicians during the ongoing anti-corruption drive.”