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.
TIB urges amendment to draft NHRC Ordinance 2025
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has urged the government to urgently revise the draft National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Ordinance 2025, recently approved by the Advisory Council, warning that several provisions could create a discriminatory structure and weaken the commission’s independence and functional capacity.
Advisors gave no response as women’s commission faced attacks: TIB
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Ifthekharuzzaman has said he repeatedly appealed to members of the interim government for action as hostility intensified around the Women’s Affairs Reform Commission, but no effective response was provided.
Peace in the Hill Region Depends on the Bangladesh Army
the key to establishing peace in indigenous or hill regions, in his view, lies in the hands of the army. The hill areas are under the authority of the Bangladesh Army. It is they (the army) who can establish peace.