TIB analysis of affidavits on last 5 years reveals: UZ chairmen beat MPs in wealth
Dhaka, May 7 -- The tide of wealth within the echelons of governance has swelled, with Upazila Parishad chairmen witnessing a remarkable surge in their moveable or liquid assets, surpassing even the notable escalation observed among Members of Parliament (MPs) in their preceding five-year tenures, as attested by affidavits submitted to the Election Commission.
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) unveiled its latest research findings, highlighting a staggering uptick in the number of candidates, particularly in the inaugural phase of upazila elections, boasting moveable or liquid assets of at least Tk 1 crore each-a figure that has more than doubled within the span of five years.
This unveiling unfolded during a press conference ...
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