Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- Secretary of Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (SUJAN) Dr Badiul Alam Majumdar on Saturday said transparency and good governance must take precedence over political changes to ensure that a mere transfer of power does not lead to a transfer of corruption.

"The end of one regime should not mark the beginning of another cycle of corruption. We have seen in the past 15 years how those in power have amassed immense wealth. This must stop," said Baidul Ala, who is also a member of the National Consensus Commission.

He was speaking at a mock parliament debate titled "Only a Free and Fair Election Can Safeguard Democracy" held at the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) in Dhaka.

The event was organised by Debate for Demo...