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On 21 April 2024, [[Somoy TV]] called Zillur Rahman, executive director of the Centre for Governance Studies, a US-funded rumour-monger.<ref>{{Cite news |date=21 April 2024 |title=US-funded rumour-monger Zillur pans journalists for ‘corrupt nature’ |url=https://en.somoynews.tv/news/2024-04-21/us-funded-zillur-slanders-journalism-by-spreading-rumours |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240523185127/https://en.somoynews.tv/news/2024-04-21/us-funded-zillur-slanders-journalism-by-spreading-rumours |archive-date=23 May 2024 |access-date=6 September 2024 |work=[[Somoy TV]]}}</ref> In December 2023, the channel suggest Zillur Rahman was trying to create another 1/11 which refers to the [[2006–2008 Bangladesh political crisis]] and the non-political interim government [[Fakhruddin Ahmed]].<ref name=”:5″>{{Cite news |date=9 December 2023 |title=Is CGS’ Zillur instigating another 1/11? |url=https://en.somoynews.tv/news/2023-12-10/is-cgs-zillur-instigating-another-1-11 |access-date=6 September 2024 |work=[[Somoy TV]]}}</ref> An evidence, it pointed out [[National Endowment for Democracy]] funding Centre for Governance Studies and Zillur Rahman praising [[Peter D. Haas]], United States Ambassador to Bangladesh in an article.<ref name=”:5″ /> It also pointed out in another article Zillur Rahman was working with Saimum Parvez, son of former Bangladesh Nationalist Party member of parliament [[Shahjahan Miah]] and who had written a paper for the media cell of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, on a project called ”Confronting Misinformation in Bangladesh” funded by 2022 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund of the [[United States Department of State]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=5 September 2023 |title=US-funded CGS, BNP’s media cell run by same people |url=https://en.somoynews.tv/news/2023-09-05/us-funded-cgs-bnp-s-media-cell-run-by-same-people |access-date=6 September 2024 |work=[[Somoy TV]]}}</ref> |
On 21 April 2024, [[Somoy TV]] called Zillur Rahman, executive director of the Centre for Governance Studies, a US-funded rumour-monger.<ref>{{Cite news |date=21 April 2024 |title=US-funded rumour-monger Zillur pans journalists for ‘corrupt nature’ |url=https://en.somoynews.tv/news/2024-04-21/us-funded-zillur-slanders-journalism-by-spreading-rumours |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240523185127/https://en.somoynews.tv/news/2024-04-21/us-funded-zillur-slanders-journalism-by-spreading-rumours |archive-date=23 May 2024 |access-date=6 September 2024 |work=[[Somoy TV]]}}</ref> In December 2023, the channel suggest Zillur Rahman was trying to create another 1/11 which refers to the [[2006–2008 Bangladesh political crisis]] and the non-political interim government [[Fakhruddin Ahmed]].<ref name=”:5″>{{Cite news |date=9 December 2023 |title=Is CGS’ Zillur instigating another 1/11? |url=https://en.somoynews.tv/news/2023-12-10/is-cgs-zillur-instigating-another-1-11 |access-date=6 September 2024 |work=[[Somoy TV]]}}</ref> An evidence, it pointed out [[National Endowment for Democracy]] funding Centre for Governance Studies and Zillur Rahman praising [[Peter D. Haas]], United States Ambassador to Bangladesh in an article.<ref name=”:5″ /> It also pointed out in another article Zillur Rahman was working with Saimum Parvez, son of former Bangladesh Nationalist Party member of parliament [[Shahjahan Miah]] and who had written a paper for the media cell of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, on a project called ”Confronting Misinformation in Bangladesh” funded by 2022 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund of the [[United States Department of State]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=5 September 2023 |title=US-funded CGS, BNP’s media cell run by same people |url=https://en.somoynews.tv/news/2023-09-05/us-funded-cgs-bnp-s-media-cell-run-by-same-people |access-date=6 September 2024 |work=[[Somoy TV]]}}</ref> |
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Centre for Governance Studies had organized a seminar called to action against corruption with the [[Center for International Private Enterprise]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Centre for Governance Studies (CGS) and CIPE Recognized for their Event, Call To Action Against Corruption: National Summit in Dhaka, Bangladesh |url=https://www.cipe.org/newsroom/centre-for-governance-studies-cgs-and-cipe-recognized-for-their-event-call-to-action-against-corruption-national-summit-in-dhaka-bangladesh/ |access-date=6 September 2024 |website=[[Center for International Private Enterprise]] |language=en-US}}</ref> where United States Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter D. Haas said investment can increase through reduced corruption.<ref>{{Cite news |date=23 March 2023 |title=CGS’ ugly bid to make diplomats politically active |url=https://en.somoynews.tv/news/2023-03-23/cgs-ugly-bid-to-make-diplomats-politically-active |access-date=6 September 2024 |work=[[Somoy TV]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=21 March 2023 |title=Bangladesh can draw more investment by curbing corruption: Peter Haas |url=https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/eoikn65ouj |access-date=6 September 2024 |website=[[Prothom Alo]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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[[Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit]] requested the bank account information of Zillur Rahman, executive director of Centre for Governance Studies and host of [[Tritiyo Matra]] on 9 August 2023.<ref name=”:1″>{{Cite web |date=13 September 2023 |title=Harassment against human rights defender and executive director of the Centre for Governance Studies, Zillur Rahman |url=https://www.frontlinedefenders.org/en/case/harassment-against-human-rights-defender-and-executive-director-centre-governance-studies |access-date=6 September 2024 |website=Front Line Defenders |language=en}}</ref> The [[National Board of Revenue]] began an investigation against him on 23 November 2022.<ref name=”:1″ /> The government of Bangladesh was criticized by [[Front Line Defenders]].<ref name=”:1″ /> |
[[Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit]] requested the bank account information of Zillur Rahman, executive director of Centre for Governance Studies and host of [[Tritiyo Matra]] on 9 August 2023.<ref name=”:1″>{{Cite web |date=13 September 2023 |title=Harassment against human rights defender and executive director of the Centre for Governance Studies, Zillur Rahman |url=https://www.frontlinedefenders.org/en/case/harassment-against-human-rights-defender-and-executive-director-centre-governance-studies |access-date=6 September 2024 |website=Front Line Defenders |language=en}}</ref> The [[National Board of Revenue]] began an investigation against him on 23 November 2022.<ref name=”:1″ /> The government of Bangladesh was criticized by [[Front Line Defenders]].<ref name=”:1″ /> |
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Latest revision as of 16:48, 30 January 2026
NPO Think Tank
The Centre for Governance Studies is a non-profit, nonpartisan think tank and research institute founded in 2004. It studies politics and governance in Bangladesh. Manjur Ahmed Chowdhury is chairman of the Centre for Governance Studies.[1][2][3] Zillur Rahman is the executive director.[4]
Centre for Governance Studies was established in 2004.[5] The advisory panel includes Ali Riaz, M Sakhawat Hossain, Nasim Ferdous, and Rokanuddin Mahmud.[6]
In November 2023, executive director Zillur Rahman predicted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina would face the same repression she was imposing on her opponents if she was removed from power.[7] He also stated that “The Awami League are all so scared,” as “They don’t have a safe exit”.[7]
In December 2023, Centre for Governance Studies organized a conference titled Bangladesh at the Crossroads: Election, Economy, and External Relations where speakers spoke critically about the upcoming 2024 Bangladeshi general election which they said will be one sided and create a political crises.[8][9] Speakers at the event included Zillur Rahman, Manjur Ahmed Chowdhury, Debapriya Bhattacharya, M Sakhawat Hossain, Ali Imam Majumder, Salehuddin Ahmed, Muhammad Abdul Mazid, ZI Khan Panna, Ahsan H Mansur, and Nurul Kabir.[8]
On 21 April 2024, Somoy TV called Zillur Rahman, executive director of the Centre for Governance Studies, a US-funded rumour-monger.[10] In December 2023, the channel suggest Zillur Rahman was trying to create another 1/11 which refers to the 2006–2008 Bangladesh political crisis and the non-political interim government Fakhruddin Ahmed.[11] An evidence, it pointed out National Endowment for Democracy funding Centre for Governance Studies and Zillur Rahman praising Peter D. Haas, United States Ambassador to Bangladesh in an article.[11] It also pointed out in another article Zillur Rahman was working with Saimum Parvez, son of former Bangladesh Nationalist Party member of parliament Shahjahan Miah and who had written a paper for the media cell of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, on a project called Confronting Misinformation in Bangladesh funded by 2022 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund of the United States Department of State.[12]
Centre for Governance Studies had organized a seminar called call to action against corruption with the Center for International Private Enterprise,[13] where United States Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter D. Haas said investment can increase through reduced corruption.[14][15]
Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit requested the bank account information of Zillur Rahman, executive director of Centre for Governance Studies and host of Tritiyo Matra on 9 August 2023.[16] The National Board of Revenue began an investigation against him on 23 November 2022.[16] The government of Bangladesh was criticized by Front Line Defenders.[16]
In June 2024, the Centre for Governance Studies published an investigative report on 1,410 cases under Digital Security Act, 2018 found 77.78% politicians filing cases under the act were from the Awami League.[17] Ali Riaz, member of Centre for Governance Studies, stated there were 7,001 cases against 21,867 people between 8 October 2018 and 31 January 2023 and 7,542 people were arrested in those cases.[17]
After Sheikh Hasina was overthrown, Zillur Rahman said the interim government should prioritize holding elections and not make any major policy decision.[18]
