Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB)

Election Commission must create a level playing field for all

A recent report by the Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has presented an unflattering portrayal of ongoing political and administrative practices.

What's stopping the revival of rights and information commissions?

These oversight institutions must not be left in limbo any longer

Governments come and go, but bribery stays on

Latest BBS survey reveals enduring corruption in public services

Ensure fair contest for government contracts

We must break monopolistic stranglehold on public procurement

Bangladesh is still stuck in the vicious cycle of corruption

The latest global corruption index again paints a troubling picture

Cyber security / Oppressive mechanism still there in draft law: TIB

Transparency International Bangladesh yesterday said the recently-approved draft of the Cyber Protection Ordinance-2024 may threaten citizens’ freedom of expression and dissent, and the right to organise as well as media freedom.

Awami League’s legacy of corruption should serve as a cautionary tale

TIB reveals how citizens were held hostage to bribery for everyday services

Abolish CHT ministry, replace with diversity commission: Iftekharuzzaman

CHT ministry was merely pursuing infrastructure projects that eroded the hereditary indigenous culture

Government must do more to ensure press freedom

Robust protections for journalists and media houses essential

December 8, 2019
December 8, 2019

TIB says waiving VAT on imported coal ‘suicidal’

Transparency International Bangladesh yesterday termed the government’s decision to waive 10 percent VAT on imported coal for coal fired power plant as “imprudent”.

December 7, 2019
December 7, 2019

Decision to waive 10% VAT on imported coal ‘imprudent’: TIB

Transparency International Bangladesh terms the government’s decision to waive 10 per cent VAT on imported coal for coal-fired power plant as “imprudent.”

December 5, 2019
December 5, 2019

TIB wants transparency on UN role over Rohingyas crisis

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) wants transparency and accountability of the United Nations in management of the humanitarian crisis of Rohingyas.

November 3, 2019
November 3, 2019

TIB urges ACC to investigate JU corruption allegation

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) calls upon the Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate the allegations of corruption and irregularities in development projects at Jahangirnagar University.

September 29, 2019
September 29, 2019

Relief fund money used for ministers’ visits to flood-affected areas: TIB

Transparency International Bangladesh has alleged that money used for ministers’ visits to different flood-affected areas this year came from the government relief fund.

September 29, 2019
September 29, 2019

Road Transport Act: Amendment move cause for concern

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) yesterday expressed deep concern over the government move to amend the Road Transport Act-2018 amid pressure from transport owners and workers’ associations.

September 13, 2019
September 13, 2019

TIB urges BB not to allow Beximco for rescheduling loan

The Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has called upon Bangladesh Bank to refrain from a self-defeating move that would grant a top-ranking defaulter for rescheduling Tk 430cr loan.

September 10, 2019
September 10, 2019

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.

September 9, 2019
September 9, 2019

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.

August 29, 2019
August 29, 2019

TIB report on 10th parliament is one-sided, motivated: Hasan

Trashing the report of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on the 10th parliament, Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud says the report is totally one-sided and ill-motivated.