Democracy deficit in Bangladesh
Over a span of three decades, Bangladesh’s multi-party democracy has turned into “partyarchy”, a tendency of political parties to exert overwhelming influence on state and non-state institutions.
It has resulted in a downslide in the rule of law, democratic accountability and state building—the three tenets of political development, says a study report on governance.
The report described these developments as “deficit in democracy” and “slow development of pluralism in the practices of democracy”.
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Political situation hurting economy, governance
The prevailing ‘unusual’ political situation is hurting country’s economy and affecting the quality of governance, politicians, economists and experts said Saturday.
They called upon the major political parties to engage in an immediate dialogue for, what they said, restoring democracy for the sake of clearing the way for economic growth.
Their observations came at the launch of a research report styled ‘The State of Governance in Bangladesh 2013: Democracy and Party Politics’ at the Brac Centre Inn in the capital.
The BRAC Instit...
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22pc Bangladeshi adults have bank accounts
Only 22 per cent adults of Bangladesh have bank accounts and almost half of them lie dormant, says a report.
According to a survey on financial behaviour, Bangladesh is 6th among seven countries – Nigeria, India, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Pakistan – in the number of adults with bank accounts, reports the Dhaka Tribune.
But the country stands 4th after Nigeria, India and Kenya in adult active bank account rate of 12% and its dormancy rate is second highest more than countries like Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania and Uganda. The account dormancy or inactive bank account rate is highest in India (47%).
Concern over ‘curbing’ freedom of expression
Fifty-one scholars, writers and activists from home and abroad have expressed deep concern over the use of contempt of court law in curbing freedom of expression.
In a joint statement released globally on Friday, they also expressed concern over the recent conviction and sentencing of journalist David Bergman by the International Crimes Tribunal 2 on charges of contempt of court.
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In a joint statement released globally on Friday, they also expressed concern over the recent conviction and sentencing of journalist David Bergman by the International Crimes Tribunal 2 on charges of contempt of court.
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Anti money laundering workshop at IBBL
Islami Bank Training & Research Academy, Chittagong Regional Center organized a workshop on anti money laundering on 20 December, 2014 at its Agrabad office.
Mizanur Rahman Joddar, Executive Director, Bangladesh Bank Chittagong office attended the program as chief guest. Mohammad Abdul Mannan, Managing Director of the Bank presided over the program. Abdus Sadeque Bhuiyan, Executive Vice President and Deputy Chief Anti Money Laundering Compliance Officer of IBBL, Asim Kumar Chowdhury, Joint Director and Shoaib Chowdhury, Deputy Dir...
Mizanur Rahman Joddar, Executive Director, Bangladesh Bank Chittagong office attended the program as chief guest. Mohammad Abdul Mannan, Managing Director of the Bank presided over the program. Abdus Sadeque Bhuiyan, Executive Vice President and Deputy Chief Anti Money Laundering Compliance Officer of IBBL, Asim Kumar Chowdhury, Joint Director and Shoaib Chowdhury, Deputy Dir...
Training for Dhaka Bank Securities officials
Dhaka Bank Training Institute (DBTI) and Dhaka Bank Securities Ltd jointly organized a Training Program titled “Compliance Issues on Securities Law” recently.
A total of 31 Officials from Dhaka Bank Securities Head Office and Branches took part in the program. The training has an objective to build awareness about compliance issues on Securities Law under constant emphasis by Bangladesh Securities & Exchange Commission (BSEC).
Mr. Niaz Habib, Managing Director of Dhaka Bank Limited inaugurated the tr...
A total of 31 Officials from Dhaka Bank Securities Head Office and Branches took part in the program. The training has an objective to build awareness about compliance issues on Securities Law under constant emphasis by Bangladesh Securities & Exchange Commission (BSEC).
Mr. Niaz Habib, Managing Director of Dhaka Bank Limited inaugurated the tr...
