Dhaka, July 24 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed deep concern over the interim government's lack of any initiative to form the Information Commission and Human Rights Commission, even after nearly a year in office.

The organisation stated that the absence of these two institutions is an unacceptable example of the government's negligence toward its constitutional responsibilities, creating an embarrassing record for the administration. TIB has called for the immediate formation of both commissions.

TIB Executive Director Dr. Iftekharuzzaman in a press statement on Wednesday said, "The formation of the Information Commission and the Human Rights Commission is a vital symbol of the state's commitment to transpar...