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

August 22, 2019
August 22, 2019

TIB blasts role of some law enforcement agency members

A section of law enforcement agency members have been playing such a role that it makes them appear to be violators of law rather than its protector, Executive Director of Transparency International Bangladesh Dr Iftekharuzzaman.

August 10, 2019
August 10, 2019

TIB shocked at airlines’ price hike during Eid holidays

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) expresses grave shock as the domestic airlines have hiked the airfare three to four times, taking advantage of the Eid holidays.​

August 6, 2019
August 6, 2019

TIB demands CEC, other commissioners resignation

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) expresses deep concern over the allegation of pocketing of Tk 2 crore against the top brass of the Election Commission (EC) in the name of delivering ‘special speech’ at training programmes for the December 30 national election and the upazila polls.

August 6, 2019
August 6, 2019

TIB places proposals for ensuring quality education

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) places 12 recommendations to ensure quality education for sustainable development of the country’s younger generation.

July 20, 2019
July 20, 2019

ACC Operations TIB worried at supervision by DCs

The Transparency International Bangladesh has expressed deep concern and disappointment over reports that deputy commissioners are now authorised to oversee the Anti-Corruption Commission’s work in the districts.

June 23, 2019
June 23, 2019

Political affiliation overshadows merit in govt officials’ promotion: TIB

Political affiliation of upper-level officers is given emphasis when it comes to promotion rather than merit, skill or seniority, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) says.

June 18, 2019
June 18, 2019

Halt Rampal, other projects in question

Transparency International Bangladesh yesterday called upon the government to immediately suspend all controversial projects, including the Rampal power plant near the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest.

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.