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Only 10% of Bangladeshis aware of Right to Information Act: Survey

A recent survey reveals that only 10% of Bangladeshis are aware of the Right to Information Act, with significant gaps in implementation knowledge among officials.

TBS Bangladesh ยท 29 September 2026, 7:55 PM

According to a survey, only 10% of the population in Bangladesh is aware of the Right to Information Act. Among those who are familiar with the law, merely 8.1% understand the procedure for requesting information. Furthermore, the findings indicate that 65% of government officials lack sufficient knowledge regarding the implementation of the act.