Good Governance

Ershad advocates 8 provinces

Sat March 13, 2010 - 1:09pm BdST

Jatiya Party chairman HM Ershad has proposed a system of provincial government in Bangladesh, dividing the country into eight parts.

Govt is working to ensure transparency by using ICT: PM

Thu March 4, 2010 - 1:37pm BdST

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said the present government is working to ensure its transparency and accountability as well as good governance, by utilising information technology as tools for bringing the ‘charter of change’.

US to help Bangladesh get rid of graft: Moriarty

Thu February 18, 2010 - 1:25pm BdST

The United States is committed to helping Bangladesh rid itself of corruption and develop its full potential through good governance, said US Ambassador James F Moriarty as he painted a sordid picture of pervasive malpractice. "The US promises to work hand-in-hand with the government of Bangladesh to mitigate the costs of corruption and its impact in Bangladesh," he told his audience at the National Conference on Anti-Corruption Reform Efforts for Women Entrepreneurs under USAID'S Progati Program yesterday.

Ombudsman for good governance likely in January

Wed December 2, 2009 - 10:33am BdST

The government will appoint an ombudsman by next January in order to establish good governance in the country. "We have already started looking for a competent person for the position of ombudsman to probe allegations against any government, semi-government or statutory office or organisation and recommend that the government take proper steps against them," Law Minister Shafique Ahmed said yesterday.

Grand alliance left at AL's discretion

Sat October 31, 2009 - 12:35am BdST

The ruling Awami League has seldom consulted with its grand alliance partners for taking any decision although the parties pledged before the parliamentary polls to work in unison for good governance and a strong democracy.

Good governance vital to run state: PM

Sun October 18, 2009 - 9:35pm BdST

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said establishing good governance is very important to run a state. At the beginning of her second meeting with the civil bureaucrats since the Awami League-led government assumed power in January, she said, "You are the main driving force for running the government."

Past breaks in democracy still hampering governance: PM's adviser

Fri August 21, 2009 - 3:05am BdST

Bangladesh's past breaks from democracy continues to hamper good governance, HT Imam, an adviser to the prime minister, said on Thursday.