Dhaka, Dec. 7 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has called on political parties to clearly articulate their positions on the use of money, muscle power, and religion in politics and to reflect these commitments in their election manifestos.

It also urged them to include firm commitments to preventing corruption, ensuring accountability and good governance in post-election governance, and upholding equality, human dignity, and social justice.

Ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election, TIB released a set of 52 recommendations for inclusion in political party manifestos.

The recommendations were unveiled at a press conference titled "Commitment to a Well-Governed, Inclusive, and Corruption-Free Bangladesh: TIB's Recom...