Sangsad Bhaban, March 29 -- Local Government, Rural Development (LGRD) and Co-operatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday told Parliament that massive corruption was committed in the name of development during the fascist regime.

"It unfortunate for us that utter corruption was committed in the name of mega projects or development during the regime of the past fascist government. it is our realization after we came in power one month ago," he said, replying to a supplementary question from opposition lawmaker Akhter Hossen (Rangpur-4) during the question-and-answer session in the House.

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