Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed deep disappointment at the government’s decision to send over 100 delegates to the UN General Assembly, continuing what it termed an “embarrassing trend.”
Executive Director Dr. Iftekharuzzaman said, “We had hoped the interim government, born out of a mass movement, would end this waste. Instead, they’ve sent an even larger delegation this time.”
Last year, Bangladesh sent 57 delegates, sparking optimism for change. TIB argued that only superpowers like the U.S., China, and Russia occasionally send large teams, but even they rarely cross 100 members. It added that this lavish trip, funded by taxpayers, directly contradicts earlier government pledges to cut overseas spending.