Transparency International Bangladesh on Tuesday rejected criticism of its recent assessment of the government`s first 100 days in office, saying the report was based on verified research methods and multiple data sources rather than newspaper reports alone.
In a statement, the anti-corruption watchdog responded to comments made by the home minister, discussions in Parliament and observations from police authorities regarding its report reviewing the implementation of governance and anti-corruption commitments following the 13th National Parliamentary Election.
TIB said it welcomed the public debate generated by the report, describing the reactions as a positive contribution that could help improve the effectiveness and impact of its work.
The organization emphasized that it is not an investigative body and operates as a research-based institution focused on promoting good governance, transparency and accountability through advocacy, public awareness and citizen engagement.
According to TIB, its studies are conducted using established social science research methods that combine both qualitative and quantitative information. It said data is collected from a range of direct and indirect sources and undergoes several stages of verification before being analyzed and incorporated into reports.
Addressing criticism surrounding its assessment of the country`s law-and-order situation, TIB said the report clearly cited information from the Bangladesh Police and three recognized human rights organizations, in addition to other relevant sources.
The organization argued that claims suggesting the report relied solely on newspaper clippings were inaccurate and unsupported.
While acknowledging that media reports are considered during research, TIB said such information is reviewed for credibility and cross-checked before being used. It added that media content is analyzed alongside data obtained from government agencies, non-government organizations and other direct and indirect sources.
TIB maintained that describing the report as newspaper-based overlooks its broader evidence base and distracts attention from the substantive findings highlighted in the study.
The organization also noted that governments, lawmakers and public institutions around the world frequently rely on media reports for information and policy discussions, while also using media platforms to communicate their own positions.
Regarding comments from police officials, TIB said law enforcement authorities did not dispute the report`s key finding that the country`s law-and-order situation remains a matter of concern.
It added that calls for comparisons with previous administrations fall outside the scope of the study, and therefore the organization would not comment on that issue.
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