79.46% MPs in 13th Parliament Are Millionaires; Major Parties Lead in Spending Limit Violations
The 13th National Parliament has effectively been formed with a dominance of wealthy representatives, according to Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB). The organisation’s observations show that 79.46 percent of the newly elected Members of Parliament are millionaires, amounting to 236 individuals. Among them, 13 are worth over one hundred crore taka. This calculation is based on the declared current value of movable and immovable assets.
21.4% Ballot Fraud Detected; Questions Remain Over Inclusiveness of Awami League-Free Election
Although the recently held 13th National Parliamentary Election was described as “acceptable in terms of fairness and competitiveness,” the question of how “inclusive” the election was, given the exclusion of the Awami League, may become more pronounced, said Dr. Iftekharuzzaman, Executive Director of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).
No Real Improvement in Bangladesh’s Corruption Ranking Due to Reform Inaction: TIB
Bangladesh ranks 13th among the world’s most corrupt countries. With a score of 24 out of 100, Bangladesh stands at 13th position among 182 countries. In terms of overall ranking, Bangladesh is placed 150th. Last year, Bangladesh was ranked 14th.
Weak Regulation Fuels Election Violence: TIB
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Sunday said that most political parties and candidates contesting the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election continue to practise traditional violent politics, raising serious concerns about the overall electoral environment.
Interim Government’s Reform Process Fragile, Says TIB Chief
The reform framework introduced by the interim government following the fall of the previous authoritarian regime remains fragile and inadequately prepared for effective implementation, according to Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman.
Media Commission Ordinance Is Interim Government’s “Parting Mockery,” Says TIB
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has described the draft ordinances for the “National Media Commission” and the “Broadcast Commission” as a “parting mockery” by the interim government of public expectations for the development of a free media environment in the country.
TIB Calls for Cancellation of ‘Discriminatory’ Decision to Bear Foreign Observers’ Expenses
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has demanded the cancellation of the Election Commission’s (EC) decision to bear the accommodation and food expenses of foreign observers for the 13th National Parliamentary Election. The organization stated that the decision is imprudent, discriminatory, and creates a conflict of interest, which goes against the principles of impartial election observation.
TIB Raises Concern Over Fundamental Amendments to NHRC Ordinance
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has alleged that the recently introduced fundamental changes to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Ordinance 2025 have effectively placed the formation of the commission under direct bureaucratic control, severely undermining its independence from government influence.
TIB reports 1,073 journalists subjected to repression in a single year
At least 1,073 journalists across Bangladesh experienced various forms of repression in 476 incidents between August 5, 2024, and November 1, 2025.
Military dominance is the reason indigenous peoples’ rights are not being protected: Iftekharuzzaman
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Dr. Iftekharuzzaman has blamed long-standing military rule and structural discrimination for the violation of human rights of indigenous communities in Bangladesh.