Right to Information (RTI) Act-2009 is the outcome of a long-term process. The RTI Act and the activities of the Information Commission of Bangladesh have generated
massive interest within the nation. Apart of the government, the non-governmental and international organizations, print and electronic media and the corporate institutions are assisting the Information Commission in its endeavor.
The Information Commission of Bangladesh is putting relentless effort to implement the Right to Information Act-2009 and ensure the right to information of the people in different ways.
In order to create mass awareness about the law, the Commission in collaboration with various organizations, NGOs, public representatives, civil society and media, organizes several public sensitization programs both in urban and rural areas all over the country continuously.
In addition, training programs are being conducted in district and village levels to enhance the efficiency of the Designated Officers of the government and non-governmental organizations in executing their liability of providing information to the public.
Besides, effective mass awareness for the educated people and training sessions are being conducted throughout the country, where the Designated Officers are receiving necessary training on the rules and regulations of RTI Act-2009.
It may be mentioned that more than 13,000 Designated Officers from various government and non-governmental organizations have been appointed till May-2013.
The Commission regularly arranges opinion sharing meetings with all ministries as well as various organizations, NGOs, public representatives, civil society and media both in urban and rural areas all over the country in order to accelerate the implementation of the RTI Act.
The print and electronic media is also providing consistent support to the Information Commission in carrying out its activities. The Commission has determined its objectives and working persistently to attain utmost accomplishment.
The Chief Information Commissioner along with other two Information Commissioners, all officials and staffs of the Commission are working vigorously to implement the RTI Act in every organization of Bangladesh since its establishment.
A number of private and corporate organizations are facilitating the implementation of RTI Act in collaboration with the Commission.
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