corruption in Bangladesh
Corrupt official let off with just a temporary pay cut
The government has reduced the salary of an assistant commissioner (land) of Bogura sadar upazila for 12 months after he was found guilty of forgery.
Another corrupt government official barely punished
What message are authorities sending through such leniency?
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
Educated people more involved in corruption: Law minister
Expressing concern over the increase of criminal tendency among educated people, Law Minister Anisul Huq says literate persons are getting more involved in country’s corruption.
Bribery rampant at sub-registrar offices
People had to pay up to Tk 5 lakh in bribes to get their land deeds registered at 41 upazila sub-registrar’s offices, said a Transparency International Bangladesh report.
Bribery rampant at every stage in district registrar and sub-registrar offices: TIB
Massive corruption prevails at the district registrar and sub-registrar offices and people have to pay bribes starting from Tk 500 to Tk 5 lakh at each and every step to get land related services, a report of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) reveals.
Graft case: BIWTA official gets 7yrs in jail
A special judge court hands down seven years rigorous punishment to assistant account officer of Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) Abdus Salam Khan for misappropriating about Tk 20.59 crore of BIWTA’s provident fund.
Won’t stand corruption
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked the top government officials to keep more vigil on corruption so that this menace does not affect the country’s development in any way.
Won’t tolerate corruption, warns PM
Reaffirming that corruption will not be tolerated, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked the top government officials to keep more vigil against corruption so that this menace does not affect the country's development in any way.
Hasina warns against graft at field-level administration
Reaffirming her government's tough stance against corruption, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday directed the public administration ministry to issue a strong warning against graft by field-level administrations.
Corruption highest in law enforcement
Law enforcement agencies were the most corrupt among 18 departments and sectors in providing services to households last year, says a survey report of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).
People think ACC doesn’t work against graft: ACC chief
Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Iqbal Mahmud says people do not want to believe that his organisation works against corruption.
GDP posts 2-3pc less growth for graft: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith says the country’s GDP posts 2-3 percent less growth due to widespread corruption.
