The app will be launched on the android platform which the AAC hopes will be a better mode for engagement with the people in terms of reporting corruption directly.
The app will allow people to read and report corruption directly through their mobile phones.
The details about the scheduled offences under Anti Corruption Commission will also be listed on the app.
A software development company CODEX is responsible for initiating the finishing touches on the app according to an ACC official.
ACC Secretary Abu Md Mustafa Kamal said to the Dhaka Tribune over phone: “The application is on test run but will hopefully be launched by the end of the year.”
“With this application, I hope people can now easily access the services provided by the ACC in the fight against corruption,” He also said.
The Secretary said the complains filed through the app will let people report corruption without revealing their identity.
The app will be available at the Google Play store.
Once downloaded, people have to register with their names phone number and email address.
When reporting on corruption people can also upload videos, photos or documents to support their claim.
When the complain is received by the commission it will send an automatic text message as confirmation.
An official also informed that the ACC Chairman can see the complains filed through the app and can send them to the scrutiny cell.
If cell finds enough evidence to open an investigation then it will submit that complaint to the commission to start a formal inquiry.
Rajib Hasan, System Analyst of ACC told the Dhaka Tribune: “The app will only be available in Bangla language.”
The ACC is also planning on launching a 24 hour helpline to combat corruption.
To ensure the people to know more about anti-corruption measures and get an immediate response to their complaints the ACC approved the initiative in it's regular meeting at commission's headquarters.
The matter was confirmed by an official of the commission to the Dhaka Tribune.
The helpline will be a 24 hour three to four digit number the official confirmed.
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) was consulted about the helpline and the ACC has already sent an application to the BTRC in this regard.
The Rab and the DMP recently also launched their own mobile apps to directly engage the public in reporting crimes.
Thursday, April 25, 2024
