Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman has described the foundation laid by the interim government since the fall of the previous "authoritarian government" as fragile and unable to meet the people's expectations for building a country based on justice, democratic values, and genuine reforms.

He concluded that the government's "shortcomings outweighed its achievements".

He made these remarks on Monday at a press conference at Midas Centre in Dhaka's Dhanmondi. The event was organised to present the findings of a research study examining what people had expected after the fall of the previous "authoritarian government" and what they actually received.

"The framework established fo...