Dhaka, July 17 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has raised serious concerns over the government's decision to spend nearly Tk111 crore through direct procurement for the construction and renovation of the July Uprising Memorial Museum at Ganabhaban.

In a press statement issued on Wednesday, TIB criticised the apparent circumvention of established laws and procedures, stating that the use of direct procurement contradicts the interim government's stated commitment to transparency and accountability in the use of public funds.

Citing media reports, the organisation noted that the entire construction and renovation process-scheduled for completion by 5 August-will be executed through the direct purchase method, bypassing any ...