Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB)

TIB urges JS to not pass civil service bill

Transparency International Bangladesh yesterday called upon the Jatiya Sangsad not to pass the bill for the “Sarkari Chakori Ain-2018”, pointing out a discriminatory provision in it which is contradictory to the country's constitution.
22 October 2018, 18:00 PM

'Ghost cases' reflect falling professional standards of police: TIB

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) yesterday said the filing of “ghost cases” accusing the dead and those living abroad indicates police's inefficiency and negligence in duty.
17 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Speaker signs; it may be sent to president today

Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury yesterday signed the recently passed Digital Security Bill.
2 October 2018, 18:00 PM

Digital Security Bill: TIB terms it black law

The Digital Security Bill 2018 might be considered useful for the government in the short term, but it could boomerang on the government in the long run, Transparency International Bangladesh said yesterday.
26 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Widespread graft at ports

Syndicates of corrupt government employees and transport union leaders have been badly hampering the export and import business activities at the Mongla seaport and Burimari land port.
23 September 2018, 07:24 AM

Danger to freedom of expression

Several local and international rights organisations have expressed grave concerns over the passing of the Digital Security Bill 2018 and demanded that the government reconsider its controversial sections.
20 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Fair polls possible under partisan govt if stakeholders’ play positive role: TIB

The upcoming parliamentary elections can be held in a fair manner under the partisan government only if all political parties, Election Commission and other stakeholders play a positive role, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) said today.
17 September 2018, 07:13 AM

TIB disappointed with finalised report by parliamentary body

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed disappointment over finalising of a report by a parliamentary body on Digital Security Bill, 2018 without considering most of the recommendations from stakeholders and amending some sections that curb freedom of speech and independent journalism.
13 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Corruption highest in law enforcement

Law enforcement agencies were the most corrupt among 18 departments and sectors in providing services to households last year, says a survey report of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).
30 August 2018, 18:00 PM

Manpower Export to Malaysia: End monopoly, bust syndicate

Experts on labour migration and governance have demanded an investigation into the alleged monopoly of a syndicate in recruitment of Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia.
26 August 2018, 18:00 PM

Govt service law to clip ACC wings

The cabinet yesterday approved the draft Sarkari Chakori Ain 2018 with a provision for the Anti-Corruption Commission to take prior permission of the authorities concerned for arresting any public servant.
20 August 2018, 18:00 PM

TIB criticises UN on secret deal with Myanmar

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) criticises the signing of a secret deal between UN and Myanmar, saying that it has questioned the role of the UN.
9 July 2018, 13:32 PM

Quota Reform Movement: TIB seeks punishment for attackers

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) expresses its deep concern over the attacks on the members of quota reform movement and demanded for exemplary punishment of those involved in the attacks.
2 July 2018, 13:28 PM

TIB slams inertia of government

The Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) yesterday expressed deep concern over the return of several hundred female migrant
1 July 2018, 18:00 PM

Ensure rights, security of female migrants: TIB

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) calls out to the government for ensuring the rights and security of female migrants in the Middle-East.
1 July 2018, 11:53 AM

TIB for enforcing law to prevent plastic pollution

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) demands for stronger implementation of law to resist illegal production, marketing and usage of plastic to prevent environment pollution.
4 June 2018, 14:40 PM

'Gunfight' not solution to curb drug menace: TIB

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) expresses concern over the death of more than a hundred people in "gunfights" in the ongoing nationwide anti-narcotics drives.
31 May 2018, 13:44 PM

JS quorum crisis causes loss of Tk 125: TIB

Though making laws is the main task of the parliament, its lawmakers spent nine percent time for this purpose in the 18th session of the current parliament continued till December last year, a study report prepared by Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) says.
17 May 2018, 15:59 PM

TIB hails National Defence Policy

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) hails the draft of the National Defence Policy-2018, terming it as a landmark decision of the government in establishing good governance in the country.
20 March 2018, 13:37 PM

‘ACC can’t keep up with rampant graft’

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is having a hard time keeping up with the rampant corruption taking place in the country, it’s Chairman Iqbal Mahmood says.
25 February 2018, 10:28 AM