ABSTRACT
This chapter provides a framework to examine the effectiveness of accountability and its attendant mechanisms for securing accountability. Political accountability might be given priority over the types of accountability in Bangladesh, but without knowing the typology in relation to the various mechanisms, it is difficult to evaluate various types of accountability within Bangladesh. The working environment of government officials is by and large influenced by both constitutional doctrine and political expediency. In the UK, the system of Select Committees has been developed in imitation of Congressional committees 'to examine the expenditure, administration and policy of the principal government departments and associated public bodies'. There are certain limitations to judicial review – the judicial process is costly, and administrative tribunals have been initiated in some countries to reduce the cost. This is one example of quasi-judicial accountability. Professional accountability refers to professional standards by which the performance of duties can be measured.
