According to the former finance secretary, the decision to double salaries in 2015 did not lead to a reduction in corruption. Instead, corruption levels have risen. Regarding the failure to adjust salaries for inflation as originally intended, the former official stated that he cannot recall the specific reasons why that measure was not implemented.
Economy
Corruption increased despite salary doubling in 2015: Ex-finance secretary
The former finance secretary noted that doubling salaries in 2015 failed to curb corruption, which instead saw an increase.
Source: TBS Bangladesh