Dhaka, May 11 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said the BNP-led government inherited every sector of the country in a "fragile" state, likening Bangladesh's condition to that of a war-devastated nation.

While addressing police officials at the Prime Minister's Office on Monday, the premier also alleged "massive corruption" in the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, Karnaphuli Tunnel and Padma Bridge projects.

"When we assumed responsibility, we found almost every sector in an extremely fragile condition," he said.

"It felt like a government beginning its journey in a war-ravaged country."

Referring to 38 audit reports for the 2021-22 fiscal year submitted to him on May 5 by Comptroller and Auditor General Md Nurul Islam, Tarique said he ...