TIB chief calls for self-purification among political parties following Misty’s resignation

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman on Thursday welcomed BNP women’s reserved seat lawmaker Ferdousy Ahmed Misty's resignation from the parliament over her alleged involvement in the vandalism and looting at Radda healthcare centre in Mirpur.

However, he cautioned that the incident should not be maintained as an “isolated incident” and instead should initiate a broad-based self-purification drive among all the political parties with the adoption of a comprehensive ethical code for all lawmakers.

"The decision to resign…is timely. However, this should not be seen merely as an ad-hoc or isolated reaction but as the beginning of a broad, self-purifying process for all political parties," he said in a statement.

The TIB chief added that lessons from recent events should inspire all public representatives to behave ethically.