Mob justice declines, but still persists: TIB

According to Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB), incidents of mob justice have declined under the current government led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), but the practice has not been eliminated and remains a concern that requires accountability and effective legal intervention.
TIB also observed that traditional bureaucratic practices and political influence within government institutions continue to exist despite some positive developments under the new administration.
These remarks were made by TIB Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman at a press conference held on Sunday at the organisation's headquarters in the MIDAS Center in the city.
The event was organised ahead of the completion of the BNP-led government's first 100 days in office.
Speaking at the briefing, Dr Iftekharuzzaman said the government's leadership has demonstrated some encouraging signs and positive initiatives.
However, he cautioned that 100 days is too short a period to make a comprehensive assessment of the administration's overall performance.
He said that following the fall of an authoritarian and kleptocratic regime, Bangladesh's 13th National Parliamentary Election on 12 February 2026 generated strong public expectations for an accountable, transparent, and corruption-free state.
The BNP-led alliance formed the government after securing more than two-thirds of the seats in Parliament.
According to TIB, commitments to good governance and accountability were reflected in the BNP's 31-point State Reform Outline, election manifesto, campaign pledges, the Prime Minister's inaugural address, and the promise to implement the July Charter.
After assuming office, the government announced a 180-day action plan covering various ministries and sectors to implement its reform agenda and election commitments.
TIB acknowledged several initiatives that have been widely viewed as positive examples of integrity and restraint in public office.
These include declarations by ruling-party lawmakers that they would forgo duty-free vehicle privileges and government plot allocations.