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Lives trapped in a cycle of bribery

Lives trapped in a cycle of bribery

Bribery has become a contagious disease woven into every stage of life in Bangladesh — from birth to death. Hardly any service can be obtained without paying extra money under the table. Ordinary citizens are being forced to spend beyond the official fees to secure birth certificates, death certificates, inheritance documents and countless other essential services. Almost every sector tied to...

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