Dhaka, Aug. 25 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed serious concern over the conduct of certain political leaders and activists, warning that a "now it's our turn" mentality is fostering patterns of power abuse reminiscent of the recently ousted authoritarian regime.
In a press release on Sunday, TIB Executive Director Dr. Iftekharuzzaman noted that this mindset has already manifested in factionalism, extortion, illegal land grabs, misuse of public resources, and acts of violence. He described the trend as a "dangerous omen" for the vision of a "New Bangladesh."
"Since the fall of the authoritarian regime, activities by some leaders and activists of major political parties have mirrored the same self-serving and ab...