Unchecked abuse of power by higher officials gives rise to 'Frankenstein-like personalities' and weakens state accountability: TIB

According to the press release, the organisation demanded decisive legal action against those who aided such abuses and compensation for those who were forced to sell their land by the former police chief. Reports suggest that the former IGP used fear and hostage-taking tactics to sell land, mainly targeting minorities. He reportedly hired his own […]

Media freedom in danger: Challenges facing the country's media. world press freedom day

The country's media is facing diverse challenges as the space for media and civil society is shrinking due to the possibility of laws being deliberately used to abuse them. State organizations charged with ensuring accountability have become weak due to politicization. Speakers made these comments at a discussion meeting on 'World Press Freedom Day'. However, […]

BRTA denies TIB's allegations of taking bribe from bus owners, calls report motivated

The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has rejected a report by Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) about taking bribes from owners of buses and minibuses. Transport regulatory body BRTA also termed TIB's report inspired. Addressing a press conference at the BRTA headquarters in Banani in the city, its chairman Noor Mohammad Majumdar said the TIB report […]

Extortion of Tk 10.59b annually from private buses, TIB reveals political involvement

A research by Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) shows that 10.59 billion taka (1,059 crore) is collected annually from private buses and minibuses in the country. Meanwhile, individuals or groups associated with the party, traffic and highway police, officials and employees of Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA), owners and labor unions and representatives of the municipality […]

Transparency International Bangladesh demands investigation into hidden foreign assets of Saifuzzaman Chaudhary

Iftikharuzzaman felt that the former Land Minister had broken many laws by hiding information about his property abroad. He said that according to Article 147 (C) of the Constitution, eight types of constitutional functionaries, including ministers, shall not hold any office, title or office of profit or take any part in the management or conduct […]

Bangladesh Corruption Perception Index 2023: Minister Quader’s reaction and BNP’s black flag protest

European countries have also promised to work together with Bangladesh, while the UN Secretary General also congratulated the Prime Minister, he told the media. Regarding suspension of AL’s program, Quader said that AL has suspended its program because it did not get permission from the police to organize the program. Regarding the size of the […]

Monopolization of Governance Structure: Insights from TIB’s Report on Bangladesh’s 12th Jatiya Sangsad Elections

prothom hello , The election expenditure has exceeded the expenditure of all previous elections – more than 20 billion taka (2000 crore taka). And of this, 54 percent was spent on law enforcement agencies alone… Iftekharuzzaman The Election Commission should release detailed details of its expenses. Expenditure will increase to some extent from 2018. Prices […]