Reviving the RTI regime is essential for our democratic journey
Nov 15, 2025
FILE VISUAL: ANWAR SOHEL
Despite widespread public outcry for over a year, Bangladesh’s Right to Information (RTI) regime remains stuck in a deadlock. Its consequences are becoming harder to ignore. Frustration is mounting among those who have long supported the law and used it as a means to hold public authorities accountable. For more than fifteen years, civil society organisations have patiently nurtured a community of RTI users. Their numbers were never large, but their dedication kept the law alive. Through small, steady efforts, they showed all the power of disclosure and the democratic promise embedded in the RTI Act.
