This document summarizes some of the key administrative reforms and changes that occurred in Bangladesh during Khaleda Zia's second term as prime minister from 2001-2006. Some of the major reforms included implementing elements of the Public Administration Reform Commission, forming an Anti-Corruption Commission in 2004 to investigate corruption cases, establishing the Rapid Action Battalion counterterrorism force that same year, and passing a Tax Ombudsman Act in 2005 to increase financial transparency although this institution was later abolished.

1. Administrative changes and
reforms in Khaleda-Lead four
party alliance (2001-06) in
Bangladesh
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2. Introduction
Administrative reforms and changes are initiated in
all countries of the world.
The government of Bangladesh has undertaken
different administrative reforms and changes.

3. Administrative reforms and changes in Khaleda
Zia’s second period (2001-06)
No commissions or committees was constituted by
this government but various important
administrative acts has been undertaken.
Some elements of PARC that was initiated by
previous government in 2000 was implemented by
this government.

4. Administrative reforms and changes in Khaleda
Zia’s second period (2001-06)
Accountability and transparency are both core
elements of NPM and good governance that are main
focus of PARC.
Very formal, weak, ineffective like, hierarchy, rules
and regulation departmental remedies has been
implemented.

5. Anti-corruption commission (ACC)
ACC is formed through an act that is promulgated on
23 February 2004 and it forces in 9 march 2004.
ACC is initiated to perform various factions as
neutral and independent body.

6. Functions of Anti-corruption commission (ACC)
To enquire into and conduct investigation of offences
mentioned in the schedule
To file cases on the basis of enquiry or investigation
and conduct cases
To hold enquiry into allegations of corruption on its
own motion or on the application of aggrieved
person or any person on his behalf
To perform any function assigned to Commission by
any Act in respect of corruption

7. Functions of Anti-corruption commission (ACC)
To review any recognized provisions of any law for
prevention of corruption and submit recommendation to
the President for their effective implementation
To undertake research, prepare plan for prevention of
corruption and submit to the President, recommendation
for action based on the result of such research
To raise awareness and create feeling of honesty and
integrity among people with a view to preventing
corruption
To organize seminar, symposium, workshop etc. on the
subjects falling within the functions and duties of the
Commission

8. Efficiency and effectiveness of ACC
From the beginning of the commission crested
controversy and was not able to gain people’s trust.
The appointment of chairperson and two
commissioners were not welcomed by the opposition
party and civil society for their partisan background.
But the scenario has been changed in 2007 after 1/11.

9. Efficiency and effectiveness of
ACCACC worked with joint task force to compile
evidence of corruption against political leaders.
But this environment was not sustained later under
the party government.
Though AL lead grand alliance has come into power
to provide commitment strengthening ACC. But in
reality they have taken initiative to weaken ACC.

10. Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)
Rapid Action Battalion or RAB was formed on
26 March 2004, and commenced operations on 14
April 2004.
is an elite anti-crime and anti-terrorism unit of the
Bangladesh Police.

11. Activities of RAB
Counter-Terrorism: RAB apprehended numerous
terrorism suspects during the course of their tenure.
Anti Drugs: RAB has been involved in the control
of illegal substances such as Yaba, Phensidyle and
Heroin.
Emergency Help: RAB provides immediate
response for situations such as armed robbery and
kidnappings.
Annual needs: Many national needs are filled by
RAB by providing extra duty during Eid-ul-Fitr,
Puja, world Ijtema and Akheri Munaza

12. Efficiency and effectiveness of RAB
Although the RAB has been successful in arresting
several high profile terrorist like Bangla Bhai but
human right watch international has accused RAB of
numerous death like crossfire.
In March 2010, 622 deaths were due to crossfire.
Besides, there are many reports of tortures in
connection with RAB like Limon Hossain.

13. Tax Ombudsman act
Tax Ombudsman act 2005.
It is an important initiative taken by BNP.
Tax Ombudsman was established on July 12, 2005.
It is initiated for financial transparency and
accountability.
But this institution was not effective to achieve its
target.
It is abolished by AL through the Tax Ombudsman
Avoidance Law, 2011.