Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB)
Halt online media policy, TIB urges govt
Fearing for press freedom, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) calls upon the government to halt the implementation of Online Mass Media Policy.I n some cases, the policy poses potential threat to press freedom, says Dr Iftekharuzzaman, executive director of the anti-graft watchdog.
6 July 2017
Govt, traders to blame for gold smuggling: TIB
Lack of policy and absence of implementation of law are responsible for gold smuggling in the country, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) says.
9 June 2017
‘ACC, TIB to work together to fight corruption’
Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) will work together with a vow to root out corruption from the country, ACC Chairman Iqbal Mahmud says.
5 June 2017
Expatriates' welfare minister trashes TIB graft report
Terming Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) report on the irregularities and corruption in Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment “false”, Minister Nurul Islam has rejected the findings.
14 March 2017
Misuse of climate funds
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) released a report on January 23 stating that due to lack of good governance, projects are approved for areas that are less endangered than others.
25 January 2017
How to stop corruption in recruitment of university teachers
Finally, there is no generic or taken-for-granted way for fighting corruption. Context specific controlling and corrective measures could be undertaken followed by multiple and comprehensive actions.
25 December 2016
Significant progress in RMG safety
The Transparency International's Bangladesh chapter (TIB) has termed the work done over the last three years by the readymade garments (RMG) sector on improving safety standards as “revolutionary”.
22 April 2016
We can do better
According to the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2015 released by Transparency International (TI) on January 27, 2016, Bangladesh has scored 25 in a scale of 100, same as last year and two points less than 2013.
27 January 2016
TIB concerned over Rooppur nuke plant’s safety
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) expresses concerns over safety and reliability of Russian nuclear reactors to be set up at Rooppur nuclear power plant project.
28 December 2015
Don't shoot the messenger
The proposal by a parliamentary committee to scrap the registration of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) for a “derogatory” remark on parliament is rather surprising.
19 November 2015
Is the parliament above question?
Wouldn't any criticism against the government or any form of dissent then be reason enough to have an NGO's registration cancelled? In addition, going by Sengupta's comments, are we to accept that the TIB – and by corollary, any other NGO – can never make a comment on the parliament?
19 November 2015
JS body for scrapping TIB registration
A parliamentary body recommends that the authorities scrap registration of TIB for making what it termed “derogatory comments about the parliament”.
18 November 2015
Nasim demands TIB apology for report on parliament
Health Minister Mohammad Nasim blasts Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) and demands that the organisation apologise for its statements on the parliament and elections.
29 October 2015
TIB's report card on parliament
Predictably, the reaction from the government regarding the just released Transparency International, Bangladesh (TIB) report on the performance of the current parliament...
27 October 2015
Women pay more bribes than men in land offices: TIB
Women are paying more bribes than men for availing services at land offices, a Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) report says.
23 August 2015
Political influence keeps JS bodies ineffective: TIB study
A study by Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) says the parliamentary standing committees are unable to ensure accountability and transparency in the ministry activities due to political influence and conflict of interest among the committee members.
9 August 2015
TIB urges govt to take effective steps against corruption
Transparency International Bangladesh calls upon government, political leaders and members of civic society to initiate effective and long term steps to uproot corruption from the society.
13 June 2015
JP suffering from identity crisis: TIB
Transparency International Bangladesh says Jatiya Party has been suffering from identity crisis as an opposition in the parliament.
31 May 2015
Why only Tk 19 crore disbursed for Rana Plaza victims?
ACCORDING to the anti-graft watchdog, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB), Tk 108 crore of the Tk 127 crore deposited into the Prime
22 April 2015