corruption in Bangladesh

What’s discouraging our foreign investors?

Political will needed to address major trade, investment barriers

For a brighter tomorrow, put an end to corruption today

The intricate connection between politics and corruption in Bangladesh raises profound concerns that demand immediate attention.

Development strategies: What worked before will not in the future

Bangladesh must embrace change for a sustainable development

How long will we play the victim card?

Government must walk the talk on preventing corruption

CPI 2023: With the lowest score in 12 years, what’s next for Bangladesh?

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

Explained / Bangladesh’s disappointing position in TI corruption index

Since Bangladesh's admission in the index in 2001, it has consistently scored low in terms of transparency and ranked high among the most corrupt countries in the world

Analysis / Bowing to corruption remains the norm for businesses

Businesses in Bangladesh keep bowing to corruption as it has unfortunately become the way to do business

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Where the PM should really be an ‘Iron Lady’

The PM's 'zero tolerance' against corruption should be implemented with 'zero delay.'

Rising inequality will be our doom

BBS survey reveals alarming picture of wealth concentration by the rich

October 26, 2023
October 26, 2023

A symbol of wasteful public spending

Government must properly utilise buildings long lying unused

September 12, 2023
September 12, 2023

Corruption, corruption, everywhere

The planning minister’s comments in this regard should be taken seriously.

May 21, 2023
May 21, 2023

Why should people have to suffer for RHD failure?

Complete the Jamalpur railway overpass project without further delay

April 9, 2023
April 9, 2023

In search of a happier Bangladesh

The World Happiness Report 2023 has placed Bangladesh in the 118th position out of 137 countries.

March 22, 2023
March 22, 2023

Stop giving free rein to the corrupt

Drastic steps needed to save SMEs from being gobbled up by corruption

March 5, 2023
March 5, 2023

Our anti-corruption capacity is hostage to power

Positions of power acquired through various means have long been allowed to be treated as a licence for self-enrichment through various illicit means.

February 4, 2023
February 4, 2023

What is holding Bangladesh's GDP growth rate down?

Pursuing GDP growth at the expense of people’s well-being will bring it down.

February 1, 2023
February 1, 2023

CPI 2022: Disappointing global and Bangladesh performances

CPI 2022 shows how corruption, conflict and insecurity are interrelated and feed each other.

January 31, 2023
January 31, 2023

Don't let corruption hurt businesses

What happened to the government's zero-tolerance policy against corruption?

December 21, 2022
December 21, 2022

Chattogram deserves better from its city corporation

A street lighting project that has been in limbo for years shows how ill-prepared CCC is

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