Among the SAARC Countries, Pakistan was the first to issue an ordinance in 2002 namely “Freedom of Information Ordinance, 2002”. But the country failed to assert and implement the Act due to various national and administrative complications.
Similarly, SAARC country Sri Lanka, being subjected to their prolonged civil war, could not compile any law regarding the information right. On the other hand, Nepal has issued the RTI Act in 2007 and has granted the decision of including the right to information as a part of the constitutionally defined fundamental rights.
Correspondingly, Bhutan, in spite of initiating activities to establish right to information, has not been able to enact the law so far. Same is in Maldives where RTI Act has not been issued yet.
In addition, Afghanistan has initiated establishing this law in the midst of emergency situation. India, being one of the SAARC countries, issued the RTI Ordinance in 2002.
In addition, Afghanistan has initiated establishing this law in the midst of emergency situation. India, being one of the SAARC countries, issued the RTI Ordinance in 2002.
Later on, after observing the problems of the RTI Ordinance, 2002, the country enacted an amended the Right to Information Act in 2005.
Bangladesh, by enacting the Right to Information Act, 2009 unanimously in the very first assembly of the 9th National Parliament, has achieved appreciation from the international entities. Besides, the civil societies, human rights workers, print and electronic media, journalists of the country and many more have highly praised and welcomed this Act.
Bangladesh, by enacting the Right to Information Act, 2009 unanimously in the very first assembly of the 9th National Parliament, has achieved appreciation from the international entities. Besides, the civil societies, human rights workers, print and electronic media, journalists of the country and many more have highly praised and welcomed this Act.
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