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)
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