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KHULNA, Sept 28, 2025 (BSS) - A discussion meeting was held this afternoon at 
the Khulna Deputy Commissioner's conference room to mark the International 
Right to Information (RTI) Day.

This year's theme is "Ensuring the Right to Information in the Digital Age to 
Protect the Environment".

Speaking as the chief guest, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Md. Taufiqul Rahman 
said that Bangladesh passed the Right to Information Act in 2009, which 
remains unique among all national laws as it empowers citizens rather than 
imposing restrictions.
 
"Through this law, people can seek information from government offices, which 
fosters accountability. Officials must remember that providing information is 
not optional but mandatory," he emphasized.

The chief guest further stressed that both government and non-government 
institutions must be proactive in ensuring the Right to Information to 
strengthen transparency and good governance.

Additional Deputy Commissioner (Education & ICT) Nurul Hai Mohammad Anas 
presided over the meeting. 

ADC (General) Bitan Kumar Mondal, General Secretary of Umesh Chandra Public 
Library Professor Anwarul Kadir and Deputy Chief Information Officer of 
Khulna Regional Information Office ASM Kabir addressed the event as special 
guests.

Organised by the Khulna District Administration, Md Abdullah-al-Mamun, area 
coordinator of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB), presented a 
concept paper on the RTI law.