Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has called on the government to implement its commitments regarding judicial independence, reforms, and the establishment of an effective Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and independent Human Rights Commission. The appeal was made on Monday morning at TIB’s headquarters in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, where Executive Director Dr. Iftekharuzzaman expressed concern over the delay in appointing a new ACC chairman, noting that the commission’s inactivity raises doubts about investigations and case proceedings.

Dr. Iftekharuzzaman stated that past governance had seen misuse of power and corruption, and questioned whether the government genuinely intends to ensure judicial independence. He referred to a recent statement by the ruling party’s general secretary, who pledged to uphold the July Charter, and said TIB expects to see that promise realized.

Several TIB officials, including adviser Dr. Sumaiya Khair, Director of Outreach and Communication Muhammad Touhidul Islam, and Director of Research and Policy Md. Badiuzzaman, were present at the press conference.