Dhaka, July 19 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has raised the question over influential forces that are seemingly behind the reinstatement of the Tk 50,000 car maintenance allowance for vehicles purchased with interest-free loans by entitled government officials, despite clear directives from the Prime Minister.

The anti-corruption watchdog believes the government has succumbed to the unjust influence of a privileged class of bureaucrats.

Drawing on media reports, in a statement issued on Sunday, TIB Executive Director Dr. Iftekharuzzaman said, "To ensure the proper use of limited government resources, the decision from the Prime Minister to reduce the maintenance cost of cars purchased with interest-free loans to Tk 25,0...