corruption in Bangladesh

Corruption still unbridled for businesses

Although the interim government is focusing on reforms and new measures, corruption remains a major concern for businesses. Instead of waning, demands for undue payments by public officials have increased in some cases, said a top industrialist.

Bangladesh is still stuck in the vicious cycle of corruption

The latest global corruption index again paints a troubling picture

Corruption pervades every level of admin

Says reform commission report, identifies politicisation as key reason for decline in efficiency

2 out 3 think civil servants behave like rulers

Over half the people say bribes are the only way to get the job done at govt offices

What was the point of a white paper on economy?

Take proper steps based on its recommendations

Systemic failures, rising inequality, and the path to recovery

Until the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government in 2024, Bangladesh's economy was heavily shaped by rampant corruption, plundering, and illicit asset transfers.

Corruption behind shrinking overseas labour market

Corruption, irregularities, and fraud have caused a significant contraction in Bangladesh’s labour market for migrant workers, according to a report by the Refugee and Migratory Movements Research Unit (RMMRU).

Time for many to apologise

It is time for discerning citizens to ponder over the factors and circumstances that have brought us to this precarious condition.

Passport renewal crisis is hurting our migrants in Malaysia

Migrant workers must be protected from uncertainties and irregularities

March 2, 2025
March 2, 2025

Corruption still unbridled for businesses

Although the interim government is focusing on reforms and new measures, corruption remains a major concern for businesses. Instead of waning, demands for undue payments by public officials have increased in some cases, said a top industrialist.

February 12, 2025
February 12, 2025

Bangladesh is still stuck in the vicious cycle of corruption

The latest global corruption index again paints a troubling picture

February 11, 2025
February 11, 2025

Corruption pervades every level of admin

Says reform commission report, identifies politicisation as key reason for decline in efficiency

February 10, 2025
February 10, 2025

2 out 3 think civil servants behave like rulers

Over half the people say bribes are the only way to get the job done at govt offices

January 20, 2025
January 20, 2025

What was the point of a white paper on economy?

Take proper steps based on its recommendations

January 6, 2025
January 6, 2025

Systemic failures, rising inequality, and the path to recovery

Until the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government in 2024, Bangladesh's economy was heavily shaped by rampant corruption, plundering, and illicit asset transfers.

December 29, 2024
December 29, 2024

Corruption behind shrinking overseas labour market

Corruption, irregularities, and fraud have caused a significant contraction in Bangladesh’s labour market for migrant workers, according to a report by the Refugee and Migratory Movements Research Unit (RMMRU).

December 15, 2024
December 15, 2024

Time for many to apologise

It is time for discerning citizens to ponder over the factors and circumstances that have brought us to this precarious condition.

December 8, 2024
December 8, 2024

Passport renewal crisis is hurting our migrants in Malaysia

Migrant workers must be protected from uncertainties and irregularities

December 4, 2024
December 4, 2024

Service seekers paid Tk 1.46 lakh crore in bribes during AL rule

People paid an estimated Tk 1.46 lakh crore in bribes to get services during the 15 years of Awami League rule, according to findings of Transparency International Bangladesh.