Dhaka, Dec. 25 -- Noakhali and Cumilla have emerged as the districts with the highest prevalence of bribery in Bangladesh, while Chapainawabganj recorded the lowest rate, according to the Citizen Perception Survey (CPS) 2025 released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).
The final report of the nationwide survey was formally unveiled on Wednesday at the BBS auditorium in Agargaon, Dhaka. The findings reveal sharp regional disparities in citizens' experiences of paying bribes while accessing government services.
District-wise data show that Noakhali recorded the highest bribery rate at 57.17 per cent, followed by Cumilla at 53.47 per cent and Faridpur at 51.70 per cent. Bhola and Sirajganj also reported high levels, with 49.01 per ...