Bangladesh has ranked 13th among the world’s most corrupt countries in 2025, from 14th position in 2024, according to Transparency International Bangladesh.
TIB released the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025 today (10 February) at the Midas Center in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, with the findings being presented by TIB Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman.
The index is based on data covering the period from November 2022 to September 2025.
According to the CPI, perceived levels of public-sector corruption are measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 indicates the highest level of perceived corruption and 100 the lowest.
In 2025, Bangladesh scored 24 out of 100, up from 23 last year, indicating a one-point improvement compared to 2024.
However, expressing concern over the overall situation, Iftekharuzzaman said, “We are losing control of corruption. Our score is very disappointing.”
The CPI 2025 presents a snapshot of corruption in most countries around the world, showing which are improving, declining and at a standstill, according to Transparency International. It also provides insight into key corruption trends, including what is driving this problem at global, regional and national levels.
The CPI ranks 182 countries and territories around the globe by their perceived levels of public sector corruption.
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