<div style="text-align: justify; "><br></div><div style="text-align: justify; "><b>President Mohammed Shahabuddin asked the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) office to ensure transparent and accountable use of public funds.&nbsp; &nbsp;</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The President came up with the directive as a three-member delegation led by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of Bangladesh, Md Nurul Islam, handed over an audit and accounts report to him at Bangabhaban here this afternoon.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">President's Press Secretary Md Joynal Abedin said that the President had instructed all relevant authorities to maintain transparency and accountability in government spending.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The President emphasized the importance of auditing to verify that people's money is being used properly, as Bangladesh's budget and development programs continue to grow every year.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Head of the State directed the CAG to take necessary steps to update all audits and resolve any outstanding audit objections.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">During the meeting, the CAG provided an overview of their recent work, including 45 compliance audit reports, two utility account reports, and two financial account reports.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">They also informed the President about measures taken regarding government employee salaries, pensions, and other benefits.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Secretaries concerned to the President's office were also present. BSS</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify; ">bnbd24/kh</div>