Bangladesh

UP Act 2009

Formally: Local Government (Union Parishad) Act, 2009

Local Government (Union Parishad) Act, 2009 (Act No. 28 of 2009); §§ 34–36 (open ward meetings + union parishad open sessions)

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Sunshine Score: 45/100 (moderate)
45/100

Sunshine Score

45/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
Advance Notice 7 days
Public Comment Not required
Closed Sessions Not permitted
Minutes Required
Recording Not required
Remote Participation Not allowed
Enforcement Voidable, legislature exempt

Agenda & Notice Requirements

Regular Meetings
7 days

Online posting: Not required

Public Participation

Public Comment
Not required
Written Comment
Not allowed

Virtual Meetings

Member Remote Participation
Not allowed
Public Remote Comment
Not allowed

Closed Sessions

Closed (executive) sessions: Not permitted

Meeting Minutes

Minutes Required
Yes

Online posting: Not required

Recording & Broadcast

Recording Required
No
Broadcast Required
No

Enforcement

Violation Effect
Voidable
Standing to Sue
Ward residents and UP members may raise procedural concerns; judicial review available in High Court Division
Enforcement Body
Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO); District Commissioner; courts

Sources & References

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The specific rules for Bangladesh may differ from this general description. Consult the full statute for details.