Corruption Scenario in Bangladesh and Combating Strategies
CORRUPTION SCENARIO IN BANGLADESH AND COMBATING STRATEGIES
“To oppose corruption in government is the highest obligation of patriotism.” ― G. Edward Griffin
Introduction
1. Corruption in Bangladesh is endemic and systemic. It affects all aspects of daily life and has become a feature of ‘how things are done’ for many private businesses, politicians, government officials and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Furthermore, it has permeated many institutions that have a role to play in the fight against corruption, including the police and judiciary.
2. Bangladesh was ranked by Transparency International (TI) as among the most corrupt countries in the world during 2001-2005. The World Bank Institute’s Control of Corruption Indicator also confirms that Bangladesh is positioned among the most corrupt countries in the world, with sharp increases in corruption between 1996 and 2004. The country’s standing has since improved, mostly as a result of the caretaker government’s pledge to fight corruption in 2007- 08. During this period, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) was revitalized and legislative reforms were pursued. On a more positive note, the issues of corruption are now discussed more openly in the country than in previous decades, with the media raising cases of corruption almost on a daily basis.
Aim
3. To discuss the corruption scenario in Bangladesh, likely causes and combating strategies.
Corruption Scenario
4. Corruption is almost an acceptable culture in Bangladesh. It persists at all levels of government and non government machineries. The environment of corruption is discussed in succeeding paragraphs.
5. Politicization of the Executive and Corruption. The politicization of the bureaucracy and public institutions whose rules or mandates forbid party affiliation has become partisan. There is evidence that recruitment, promotion, transfer and retirement policies and processes are all influenced by political decisions rather
“To oppose corruption in government is the highest obligation of patriotism.” ― G. Edward Griffin
Introduction
1. Corruption in Bangladesh is endemic and systemic. It affects all aspects of daily life and has become a feature of ‘how things are done’ for many private businesses, politicians, government officials and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Furthermore, it has permeated many institutions that have a role to play in the fight against corruption, including the police and judiciary.
2. Bangladesh was ranked by Transparency International (TI) as among the most corrupt countries in the world during 2001-2005. The World Bank Institute’s Control of Corruption Indicator also confirms that Bangladesh is positioned among the most corrupt countries in the world, with sharp increases in corruption between 1996 and 2004. The country’s standing has since improved, mostly as a result of the caretaker government’s pledge to fight corruption in 2007- 08. During this period, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) was revitalized and legislative reforms were pursued. On a more positive note, the issues of corruption are now discussed more openly in the country than in previous decades, with the media raising cases of corruption almost on a daily basis.
Aim
3. To discuss the corruption scenario in Bangladesh, likely causes and combating strategies.
Corruption Scenario
4. Corruption is almost an acceptable culture in Bangladesh. It persists at all levels of government and non government machineries. The environment of corruption is discussed in succeeding paragraphs.
5. Politicization of the Executive and Corruption. The politicization of the bureaucracy and public institutions whose rules or mandates forbid party affiliation has become partisan. There is evidence that recruitment, promotion, transfer and retirement policies and processes are all influenced by political decisions rather