Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Dr Iftekharuzzaman has accused the government of removing key state decisions and information published on government websites during the tenure of the interim government. The event was titled “Immediate Formation of the Information Commission and Necessary Amendments to the Right to Information Act 2009.”Iftekharuzzaman said that numerous important decisions and pieces of information have been taken down from government websites. It is unethical, contrary to the Right to Information Act, and against the interests of the state,” he said. Dr Badiul Alam Majumdar, Secretary of Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (SUJON), said that the Right to Information Act allows access to any information, ensuring transparency in government operations. Also present at the press conference were Shaheen Anam, Executive Director of Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) and convener of the RTI Forum; Hasibur Rahman, Executive Director of Media Resources Development Initiative (MRDI); and Zakir Hossain, CEO of Nagorik Uddyog.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 08, 2026 12:25 UTC