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

June 17, 2019
June 17, 2019

TIB calls to stop Rampal plant in Sundarbans

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) calls upon the government to stop Rampal power plant in the world’s largest mangrove forest, the Sundarbans.

June 9, 2019
June 9, 2019

TIB concerned over dilly-dallying arrest of OC Moazzem

Expressing grave concern over the dilly-dallying in arresting former officer-in-charge of Sonagazi Police Station Moazzem Hossain in connection with madrasa student Nusrat Jahan Rafi murder case, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has said that it is an ominous sign for the country’s rule of law.

April 29, 2019
April 29, 2019

$2b laundered for buying work visas

More than two billion dollars was laundered out of Bangladesh to six major labour-recruiting countries to illegally purchase work visas in 2016, said Transparency International Bangladesh Executive Director Dr Iftekharuzzaman.

April 18, 2019
April 18, 2019

TIB demands judicial inquiry into cops’ role over Nusrat murder

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) demands judicial inquiry into the role of police over the much-talked-about Feni madrasa student Nusrat Jahan Rafi murder.

April 17, 2019
April 17, 2019

62% of Dhaka service seekers victims of Wasa graft: TIB

Sixty-two per cent of Dhaka’s connection seekers fall prey to corruption in Wasa, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) says.

March 10, 2019
March 10, 2019

Indigenous, Dalits face discrimination: TIB

The indigenous people and Dalits in Bangladesh face discrimination and deprivation in their rights to basic amenities from the state, says Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).

March 6, 2019
March 6, 2019

TIB disappointed over ACC chief’s remark

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) expresses its frustration over Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) chairman’s remark over the organisation (TIB) published in media, terming it “unnecessary and confusing”.

February 19, 2019
February 19, 2019

TIB slams Shajahan-led road safety body

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) strongly condemns the government decision to appoint Shajahan Khan as the chief of a committee formed to recommend ways on curbing road accidents and bringing discipline to the road transport sector.

February 5, 2019
February 5, 2019

Discharge duties upholding law, TIB urges police

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) calls upon the police force to discharge their responsibilities upholding law and ignoring fear and favour.

February 3, 2019
February 3, 2019

‘2 out of 3 prisoners are held without trial’

Human rights activist Sultana Kamal alleges that two out of every three prisoners in Bangladesh’s prisons are kept confined without a trial.