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NGOs urged to ensure transparency

Staff Correspondent
Speakers at a discussion yesterday urged all not to make any sweeping derogatory comments on the non-govemment organisations (NGOs) as such comments may mislead the people, which could affect the developmentprocess.
They also called on the NGOs to take steps to ensure transparency and accountability in their activities.
They stressed the need to give constructive criticism, which would help NGOs play more effective role in the development of the country.
The Federation of NGOs in Bangladesh (FNB) organised the discussion on ‘Role of NGOs in national development' at Dhaka Reporters' Unity (DRU) auditorium in the city.
Moderating the discussion, Dr Muhammad Ibrahim, chair of FNB, said NGOs have been playing a major role in alleviating poverty and in developing various sectors, including health and education, since independence.
The NGOs are playing a significant role in empowering the poor people and creating employment opportunities, but activities of some so-called NGOs or illegal activities by a vested quarter have led to misconceptions about
NGO activities, he said.
He also urged the government to bring to book the vested groups who are operating illegal activities in the name ofNGO.
What is true of one NGO is not true in every case; so it is not fair to blame all NGOs for one NGO’s activities, said ASM Shahjahan. former adviser to the caretaker government
Jatiya Party leader Sheikh Shahidul Islam said NGOs themselves are responsible for creating misconceptions as they blame each other activities.
He also criticised some NGOs for their involvement in party politics.
He urged the NGO leaders to ensure accountability in collection and disbursements of funds.
Dr Badiul Alam Majumder. secretary of Shujan (citizens for good governance), emphasised the need to establish selfmonitoring system among the NGOs to ensure transparency and accountability in their activities.
M Hafizuddin Khan, former adviser to a caretaker government. and Dr Mahbubul Hossain, executive director of Brae, also spoke.