Dhaka, June 4 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Thursday expressed deep dismay and strong resentment at media reports that the government is actively considering the inclusion of a provision to legalise black money in the upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2026-2027.

Describing such provision as unconstitutional, corruption-conducive, and discriminatory, the organisation said it is tantamount to granting state-sponsored legal protection and impunity to corruption.

Extending such a corruption-facilitating opportunity under the pretexts of revitalising the stagnant housing sector, boosting industrial investment, and accelerating economic growth is self-defeating for the government, said a TIB release.

TIB also called upo...