Political parties argue that they lie outside the RTI Act’s purview, not being obliged to respond to citizens’ RTI requests.
Restoring the Information Commission is not optional; it is a constitutional duty.
Election announcement and RTI act draft amendment bring hope.
There seem to be differences in response depending on the authorities’ location.
The interim government should encourage all public officials to respond diligently to the citizens’ RTI requests.
We can learn from how other countries in this region benefit from the law.
There appears to be a shift in the attitude of many public authorities towards the RTI Act.
Political parties argue that they lie outside the RTI Act’s purview, not being obliged to respond to citizens’ RTI requests.
Restoring the Information Commission is not optional; it is a constitutional duty.
Election announcement and RTI act draft amendment bring hope.
There seem to be differences in response depending on the authorities’ location.
The interim government should encourage all public officials to respond diligently to the citizens’ RTI requests.
We can learn from how other countries in this region benefit from the law.
Right to Information (RTI) Act in Bangladesh is in danger.
There appears to be a shift in the attitude of many public authorities towards the RTI Act.
Delay in reconstituting the Information Commission is hindering transparency and accountability.
Public interest should be the yardstick when balancing citizens' right to information concerning governance and state need to safeguard sensitive information.
