Founder’s Blog – Why I Created GovernmentAward.com-By Dr. Raju Ahmed Dipu

Founder’s Blog – Why I Created GovernmentAward.com

By Dr. Raju Ahmed Dipu
Founder, GovernmentAward.com | International Business Law Specialist | Global Governance Analyst

A Platform Born from Struggle, Built for Global Integrity

Across the globe, citizens are demanding more from those in power: truth, accountability, and justice. In response, I created GovernmentAward.com — a platform where anyone, from any nation, can speak truth to power. Here, citizens are free to review, rate, and honour public officials — or expose failure and corruption — in a respectful, protected space.

This platform is not partisan.
It is people-powered.
And in my case — it was born from personal sacrifice.

 My Personal Journey: Exile, Resistance, and Reform

In 2021, I became actively involved in the growing movement for democratic reform in Bangladesh. As the Second Spokesperson for the Bangladesh Uprising 2024, I served from exile in Germany, advocating globally for transparency, political freedom, and human rights in my homeland.

My peaceful activism and commitment to truth led to persecution by the ruling regime, and I was effectively exiled under the authoritarian leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Despite political suppression, I remained committed to one goal: giving people a voice — whether inside Bangladesh or around the world.

 A Historic Artifact of Accountability

During the peak of the Bangladesh Uprising on 5 August 2024, I had the honour of preserving a powerful symbol of democratic transition:
The original Prime Ministerial Appointment Letter of Sheikh Hasina, signed in 1996 by the then-President of Bangladesh — obtained directly from Gonobhaban, the official residence of the Prime Minister.

This document is now a historical artifact, safeguarded as a reminder of what public office should represent: legitimacy, accountability, and service to the people — not unchecked power.

 A Global Platform for Civic Truth

GovernmentAward.com exists to amplify the voice of citizens worldwide. Here, you can review any public figure — President, Prime Minister, Minister, MP, Mayor, or Civil Servant — based not on politics, but on ethics and impact.

Our legal framework is protected by:

• The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Articles 19 & 21)

• The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)

• EU GDPR and global privacy laws

• UN Guidelines for Transparency and Digital Participation

 From Law to Leadership

As an International Business Law Specialist, former honorary member of the International Trade Council, and current member of the German Chambers of Commerce and Industry, I’ve witnessed both policy-making and policy-failure. My mission is to bridge the gap between governance and public trust.

In 2018, I was honoured with the International Quality and Technology Gold Award in Germany, which strengthened my resolve to use my expertise and platform to support ethical leadership worldwide.

What You Can Do

• Submit a review of your local or national leader

• Nominate a public servant for global recognition

• Report injustice or misconduct in your region

• Support transparency movements in your country

Final Words

GovernmentAward.com is more than a review site.
It is a platform for history, justice, and civic awakening.

In exile, I lost my homeland — but I found my voice.
Now, I offer this platform to help you find yours.

Together, we can hold leaders accountable, celebrate true public service, and build a world where honour is earned — not inherited.

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✍️ With resilience and purpose,
Dr. Raju Ahmed Dipu
Founder, GovernmentAward.com
Exiled Patriot | Global Analyst | Voice of the People