RTI can help our new government fulfil its election pledges
As governments become more adept at manipulating democratic institutions to advance their own goals, mechanisms have evolved to curb such tendencies, such as “right to information” or “freedom of information” laws.
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Our Information Commission has mettle after all
In the last few months, we have received some very encouraging feedback from users of the RTI law about the Information Commission's work.
RTI unearths discrimination against female students
Bangladesh’s High Court has asked the authorities of a public university to allow pregnant and married female students to remain in the dormitories for the time being
How right to information helped Sri Lanka manage its crisis
Through the RTI Commission of Sri Lanka, citizens could weight in on matters impacting the nation.
The information commission is a prime mover of the RTI Act
The experiences of Sri Lanka and Pakistan are lessons for everyone concerned with promoting the right to information.
If your court case is stuck for lack of evidence, try RTI
Indications of the growing maturity of RTI Act users and the increasing willingness of public officials to abide by its provisions are indeed welcome developments.
RTI: A law that can bring joy to citizens
To the tremendous potential of the RTI Act, there are a handful of RTI activists and enthusiasts in Bangladesh who persevere to take the law forward with their zeal and determination.
Why do we fail to utilise our Right to Information Act?
In a country with such a politically-oriented population, why has RTI not caught on?
January 15, 2024
RTI can help our new government fulfil its election pledges
As governments become more adept at manipulating democratic institutions to advance their own goals, mechanisms have evolved to curb such tendencies, such as “right to information” or “freedom of information” laws.
December 15, 2023
Our Information Commission has mettle after all
In the last few months, we have received some very encouraging feedback from users of the RTI law about the Information Commission's work.
November 15, 2023
RTI unearths discrimination against female students
Bangladesh’s High Court has asked the authorities of a public university to allow pregnant and married female students to remain in the dormitories for the time being
October 15, 2023
How right to information helped Sri Lanka manage its crisis
Through the RTI Commission of Sri Lanka, citizens could weight in on matters impacting the nation.
September 15, 2023
The information commission is a prime mover of the RTI Act
The experiences of Sri Lanka and Pakistan are lessons for everyone concerned with promoting the right to information.
August 15, 2023
If your court case is stuck for lack of evidence, try RTI
Indications of the growing maturity of RTI Act users and the increasing willingness of public officials to abide by its provisions are indeed welcome developments.
July 15, 2023
RTI: A law that can bring joy to citizens
To the tremendous potential of the RTI Act, there are a handful of RTI activists and enthusiasts in Bangladesh who persevere to take the law forward with their zeal and determination.
June 15, 2023
Why do we fail to utilise our Right to Information Act?
In a country with such a politically-oriented population, why has RTI not caught on?
May 15, 2023
Does RTI have a future in Bangladesh?
Can public officials ever become transparent in their work and feel accountable to citizens?
April 15, 2023
Information Commission’s key role in ensuring right to information
Citizens’ right to monitor, probe and question the work of their governments is essential for democracy.
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