Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB)

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

Benazir's corruption and the crisis of accountability

Benazir's case shows that top police and Rab officials can abuse power for personal gains without any accountability.

Halt bank mergers

The Transparency International Bangladesh has urged the central bank to stop the process of merging weaker banks with the relatively stronger ones.

How long will we play the victim card?

Government must walk the talk on preventing corruption

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.

August 29, 2019
August 29, 2019

Accept students’ demands, probe graft allegations: TIB to JU

Expressing solidarity with the ongoing student protest, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) urges Jahangirnagar University (JU) authorities to probe into the “irregularities” centering its development work.

August 29, 2019
August 29, 2019

TIB Report on 10th Parliament: 71pc laws made in 1-30 minutes

Lawmakers in the 10th parliament spent little time on the lawmaking process as 71 percent of the bills were passed within one to 30 minutes, according to a report of Transparency International Bangladesh.

August 25, 2019
August 25, 2019

TIB urges Muhith not to import SUV duty-free

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) urges former finance minister AMA Muhith not to take the facility of importing a duty-free luxury car which has already been approved by the National Board of Revenue (NBR).