Organisation flags vague offences, non-bailable provisions and broad powers for a government-controlled council

Anti-graft watchdog urges govt to disclose Humaiun Kobir’s citizenship status, says his technocrat appointment would be unconstitutional if he retained foreign citizenship when taking office

Watchdog says any development of the public asset should proceed through an open, transparent tender process

Transparency International Bangladesh expressed deep concern over the cabinet’s in-principle approval of two rights-related draft laws, questioning whether the government and ruling party had learned any lessons from the enforced disappearances, killings and other “brutal and multifaceted” human rights violations committed under the ousted authoritarian regime.

Watchdog says key stakeholder recommendations ignored

As much as Tk 12,633.2 crore was paid in bribes during the period of the interim government in service sectors, up 15.9 percent from 2023, found the Transparency International Bangladesh’s (TIB) latest National Household Survey.

The government’s first 100 days have failed to demonstrate a clear break from past political practices, with partisan appointments, executive-heavy laws and weak institutions continuing to raise questions about its commitment to good governance and accountability, Transparency International Bangladesh said in a report released yesterday.

Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman calls move unethical and contrary to the Right to Information Act

About 68.6 percent of the candidates in the 13th national election exceeded the legal campaign expenditure limit, according to a report by Transparency International Bangladesh.

Iftekharuzzaman says party cannot return without accountability

TIB called on the BCB to immediately establish an independent, gender-sensitive complaints and redress committee and adopt ICC-compliant safeguarding measures.

Dr Iftekharuzzaman, executive director of Transparency International Bangladesh and head of the Anti-Corruption Commission Reform Commission, has expressed concern over the lack of clear updates on the implementation of his commission’s recommendations.

François Valérian, chair of Transparency International, has said that Bangladesh cannot sustain reforms or fight abuse of power “in a climate of violence, harassment and threats against journalists and civil society activists.”

Systemic maladies in politics, governance, and society persist even a year after the uprising, and these cannot help dismantle the authoritarian system, says Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).

Criticising this move by the interim government, the corruption watchdog said that it reflects a stance completely contrary to the objectives of state reform, particularly the core purpose of the Anti-Corruption Commission reforms

Bangladesh has turned into a surveillance-based society, said Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman yesterday.

TIB executive director said at ERF event

The country lost up to Tk 50,835 crore in the last 15 years due to corruption in development projects implemented by the Roads and Highways Department, according to an estimation by Transparency International Bangladesh.

Also recommends barring PMs from holding post of party head

If Bangladesh is to succeed in corruption control, impunity must be challenged, and the powerful in particular must be brought to justice.