Six top officials dismissed this year; two ex-bosses under probe; 245 employees disciplined over 17 years
Over one in every 12 households admitted to paying bribes or extortion money in the year between May 2024 and April 2025, according to a new survey.
Latest BBS survey reveals enduring corruption in public services
Democracy does not seem to be our focus today. Because if it were, then shouldn’t we have been talking about elections more?
Public admin ministry directs all secretaries and heads of government offices and agencies
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.
The latest global corruption index again paints a troubling picture
Says reform commission report, identifies politicisation as key reason for decline in efficiency
Over half the people say bribes are the only way to get the job done at govt offices
The latest global corruption index again paints a troubling picture
Says reform commission report, identifies politicisation as key reason for decline in efficiency
Over half the people say bribes are the only way to get the job done at govt offices
Take proper steps based on its recommendations
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, 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).
It is time for discerning citizens to ponder over the factors and circumstances that have brought us to this precarious condition.
Migrant workers must be protected from uncertainties and irregularities
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.
Crony capitalism is deeply ingrained and has gotten in the way of a truly dynamic and inclusive economy in Bangladesh.
