Corruption in Bangladesh: Will Development Partners Remain Complicit?
PUBLISHED Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · anis chowdhury
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- ⬤ Corruption perceptions in Bangladesh remain low, with the country ranking 163 out of 180 in the 2021 Corruption Perceptions Index.
- ⬤ The low CPI score is attributed to widespread corruption in various sectors, including government, business, and law enforcement.
- ⬤ Development partners are urged to take a more active role in addressing corruption, rather than just providing financial aid.
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