Bangladesh: Germany for open space for civil society in Bangladesh

DHAKA, 01 November 2022, (TON): Visiting German minister Bärbel Kofler said “the work of civil society groups was impeded by restrictions on freedom of expression and also by ‘red tape’ and corruption in Bangladesh.”

Underlining the need for open space for civil society, the German politician said “social and environmental progress was not possible without a vibrant civil society.”

German Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Ministry for Economic said “at present, I see a few challenges in Bangladesh that civil society and local partners are facing. The work of civil society groups was impeded by restrictions on freedom of expression and also by red tape and corruption.”

Cooperation and Development Bärbel Kofler at an event in Dhaka marking 50 years of Bangladesh-German Development Cooperation.

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