‘Embarrassing low’ for Bangladesh in graft

‘Embarrassing low’ for Bangladesh in graft

 

Bangladesh has gone down in the corruption index – falling six places in world ranking, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) said today.

In its Corruption Perceptions Index 2018 unveiled today, TIB said it was an “embarrassing low” for Bangladesh witnessed during its election year.

Bangladesh ranked 149 in the world, six places lower than where it stood in 2017, earning two points lower. The position was 13th from bottom.

Also, in consideration to South Asia, Bangladesh’s position was second lowest – only ahead of Afghanistan. Pakistan stayed three steps ahead of Bangladesh.

TIB Executive Director Dr Iftekharuzzaman unveiled the report at a press conference in Dhanmondi’s Midas Centre this morning.

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