Published: 25 June 2026
As part of effective and sustainable social movement against corruption, TIB has been conducting the ‘National Household Survey on Corruption’ to assess the nature and extent of corruption in various public and private service sectors. This survey identifies and publishes the types, prevalence, and levels of corruption experienced by citizens when availing services from different sectors. Since 1997, TIB has conducted 11 National Household Surveys on corruption, the latest covering 2025. The survey is not perception- or opinion-based; rather, it draws on the firsthand experiences of surveyed households to present an evidence-based picture of corruption and irregularities in selected service sectors.
The survey collected detailed information on 17 specific service sectors and institutions: education, health, local government institutions, land administration, agriculture, law enforcement agencies, justice-related services, electricity, banking, Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA), tax and customs, NGOs, passport services, insurance, gas, climate change and disaster assistance, and the National Identity (NID) service. In addition, an "Other" category was included to capture experiences related to services such as Mobile Financial Services (MFS), WASA, the Election Commission, postal services, the Department of Social Services, BTCL, Deputy Commissioner's Office, Upazila Nirbahi Officer's Office, and other public service providers. These sectors play a vital role in citizens' daily lives, as they serve a large proportion of the population and are fundamental to improving quality of life, promoting social justice, and ensuring economic security.
Therefore, field data collection for the survey was carried out between 12 November and 20 December 2025, but this survey captured corruption experience by households while getting services from service sectors during the period from November 2024 to October 2025.The main objective of this household survey is to draw the attention of the government, policymakers, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), and other stakeholders so they can consider the survey findings and TIB's recommendations to take effective measures to prevent corruption.
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