Proactive Disclosure of Information by Government Institutions and NGOs on the Basis of Right to Information Act: An Assessment

Published: 05 August 2021

Access to information is a fundamental right of citizens. The freedom of thoughts and conscience, speech and expression of citizens are guaranteed as the fundamental rights in the Constitution of Bangladesh (Article 39), which is an integral part of the right to information. The Right to Information Act was enacted in 2009 to ensuring the legal right to information of all citizens of the country. In the preamble of the act free flow of information is emphasized to reduce corruption and establish good governance.

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