Bangladesh has ranked 13th among the world’s most corrupt countries in 2025, according to Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). Out of 182 countries assessed, Bangladesh scored 24 out of 100, significantly below the global average score of 42. Based on the overall ranking, the country stands at 150th position. In the 2024 CPI, Bangladesh ranked 14th among the most corrupt countries. At the other end of the spectrum, South Sudan and Somalia jointly ranked as the most corrupt countries, each scoring 9.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 10, 2026 10:57 UTC