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

April 28, 2024
April 28, 2024

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.

April 26, 2024
April 26, 2024

Another corrupt government official barely punished

What message are authorities sending through such leniency?

April 1, 2024
April 1, 2024

What’s discouraging our foreign investors?

Political will needed to address major trade, investment barriers

February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024

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.

February 1, 2024
February 1, 2024

Development strategies: What worked before will not in the future

Bangladesh must embrace change for a sustainable development

January 31, 2024
January 31, 2024

How long will we play the victim card?

Government must walk the talk on preventing corruption

January 31, 2024
January 31, 2024

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.

January 30, 2024
January 30, 2024

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

January 21, 2024
January 21, 2024

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

January 19, 2024
January 19, 2024

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.'

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