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NGO Watch
Source: BDPolicyLab Watch record and cited public sourcesAs of 2026-07-05
TIB is concerned that the government risks backtracking on institutional reforms, with anti-corruption and human rights bodies facing potential subordination to executive control.
TIB criticized the Bank Resolution Act, 2026, for potentially institutionalizing impunity for banking sector collapses.
Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman warned that new digital data ordinances risk creating a surveillance-based governance model.
TIB released a report evaluating the government's first 100 days regarding anti-corruption and institutional reform commitments.
TIB submitted 19 recommendations to ensure the independence of the draft National Human Rights Commission Act, 2026.
TIB published the National Household Survey 2025, reporting that 81.6% of households encountered corruption in service sectors.
Established as a Trust in 1996, began activities 1997 under founding chairman Syed Humayun Kabir, registered as an NGO in 1998. Iftekharuzzaman has been ED since September 2004. Financial figures not verified from primary sources.
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TIB announced the winners of its Idea Contest 2026 focused on renewable energy innovation.
TIB launched a new project to strengthen governance in the sexual and reproductive healthcare sector.
TIB and HRFB proposed 24 amendments to the draft law for an independent National Human Rights Commission.