Media News - Friday, October 03, 2008
Right to Information law passed in Bangladesh
Bangladesh's government approved a Right to Information (RTI) Ordinance, which aims to ensure the free flow of information in the country. The law requires officials to provide information on a person's life and death, arrest and release from jail to an information-seeker within 24 hours. Anyone who fails to meet the law's provisions can be fined up to BDT 5,000 (EUR 53). A three-member Information Commission will be formed for effective enforcement of the law. New posts will be created in most of the government offices and non-government organizations (NGOs). The government said the new law will increase transparency and accountability, reduce corruption and establish good governance in government offices and NGOs, according to the Dhaka-based Daily Star. (International Journalists Network)
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