Bangladesh, June 8 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Sunday described the first 100 days of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led government as a mixed period, citing a number of encouraging initiatives alongside continuing concerns over governance, accountability, corruption and law and order.
The anti-corruption watchdog said that while the government has pledged zero tolerance towards crime and irregularities, challenges such as extortion, drug trafficking, theft, robbery and the misuse of influence remain evident in various sectors.
It noted that allegations of political and administrative patronage continue to hamper efforts to address these issues effectively.
The observations were presented at a press conferen...