GBP Code of Conduct (1)

Code of Conduct of Global Bangladesh Party (GBP)
for Volunteers, Party Members and Registered Supporters
Purpose:
This Code is based on the values and principles of protecting the public, country and global world by promoting best political practice. It will ensure that you are
‘working to standard’, providing high quality, compassionate political care, service, care and support to the best interest of Bangladeshi people living out home land or around the world. The aim of this code of conduct to serve the people of Bangladesh without any personal gain or interests or benefits.
The Code describes the standards of conduct, behaviour and attitude that the public, people and other political parties who live in Bangladesh, political, socioeconomic, geographical, constitutional, institutional, health and care services should expect. You are responsible for, and have a duty of care to ensure that your conduct does not fall below the standards detailed in the Code. Nothing that you do, or omit to do, should harm the basic human rights, safety, security and wellbeing of Bangladeshi people who use our geopolitical and care services, and the public. This code of conduct is a part of good political practice people living in Bangladesh or global Bangladesh.

Scope:
These standards apply to you if you are a Volunteer, registered supporter or Party member of Global Bangladesh Party (GBP) in Bangladesh or globally around the World. As a volunteer, registered supporter or Party member of Global Bangladesh Party (GBP you make a valuable and important contribution to
the delivery of high quality political care to the people of Bangladesh, socioeconomic relationship to the community, communication with international communities. You should work for the Bangladeshi people’s best interest only without any personal gain, interest or benefits. Following the guidance set out in this Code of Conduct will give you the reassurance that you are providing safe and compassionate public care of a high standard, and the confidence to challenge others who are not. This Code will also tell the public and people who use our leadership and political socioeconomic care services exactly what they should expect from highly valued political member in Bangladesh and Globally around the world.

Our Values:
The Global Bangladesh Party exist to practice, build and safeguard a fair, free and harmonious society respecting individual religious belief, culture, heritage, ethnicity, disability in which we seek to balance the fundamental values of nationality, liberty, equality and community, and in which no-one shall be enslaved by discrimination, poverty, ignorance or conformity. Upholding these values of individual and social justice, we reject all prejudice and discrimination based upon race, ethnicity, caste, heritage, class, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation’ and oppose all forms of entrenched privilege and inequality. This applies as much to the internal working of our party as to the type of society we wish to build and should always influence how we conduct ourselves in private, public and online. We strongly expect our well-wisher, volunteers, members and registered supporters at all times to behave lawfully, honestly and with integrity to prevent discrimination, corruption, malpractice, malfunction, misconduct. They should always act with respect towards each other and particularly towards staff, volunteers and people who interact with the Party in their professional capacity. As a member or registered supporter, you have the right to be treated fairly, equally, and within the bounds of party rules and regulations. You also have a responsibility to help ensure that these rules are upheld, and that the party can abide by its Internal and external legal and regulatory obligations. We provide a range of pastoral support services to help when things are not going right. The Party reserves the right to refer any breach of this code of conduct which breaks the law to the police rather than/as well as dealing with it under this code of conduct including disciplinary procedures.

Democratic Practice:
Global Bangladesh Party (GBP) believe passionately in Bangladeshi nationalism, religious values, freedom of speech, diversity of thought and freedom of conscience and will always defend these principles in law. However every political party must have some shared values, and on joining the party our members and registered supporters must acknowledge that they agree with the party’s fundamental values and objectives as expressed in the preamble to our constitution, though this does not mean they must agree with every single party policy. Within the bounds of these shared fundamental values, principles and the desire for our party to be successful, we encourage non violence, non confrontation, respectful, robust and passionate debate on policy, strategy and the way in which the party functions. We also encourage our members and registered supporters to interact or debate the issues and country’s interest and benefits , not the person, and be measured in their criticism. Whilst we should all treat each other with respect, nobody has the right not to be offended. One of our fundamental values and principles is to reject all prejudice and discrimination based upon race, ethnicity, caste, heritage, class, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Party Office or Public Office:

Anyone running for selection or election or holding public office must be aware of how their actions may be associated with the party and the greater responsibility that comes with higher or more prominent office. Behaviour which may be acceptable from a private individual may not be appropriate when carried out by someone who, by virtue of the post they hold, is seen by members of the public or those they interact with as representing the party. This also applies to those elected or appointed to party office, who should strive within their leadership roles to proactively empower and support others to contribute fully to our community, country & Global world. Those whose roles within the party give them more power and influence should take particular care to exercise this properly and not use it to intimidate, exclude, coerce or otherwise bully other members. If you need help in carrying out your role, you have a right to appropriate training, support and guidance. In turn, if a change in circumstances means you are not able to carry out your duties properly, you have a responsibility to notify colleagues so that suitable arrangements can be made for replacement. We encourage all parts of the party to support volunteers through the different chapters in their life, including making provision for informal or formal temporary leave from party posts in cases of illness or when an office holder faces parental or caring responsibilities. Those who are elected as Global Bangladesh Party member are expected to conform to both the party Code of Conduct and their own electing body’s Code of Conduct when acting as elected officials.

Online Conduct
The standards in this code also apply to electronic communications, online social media and written media, where members should strive to ensure their comments cannot easily be misconstrued or their actions misinterpreted. Where honest mistakes do happen, prompt apology and clarification is important. We strongly expect our well-wisher, volunteers, members and registered supporters at all times to behave lawfully, honestly and with integrity during communication in online media or personal statement to prevent discrimination, corruption, malpractice, malfunction, misconduct or misinterpretation. Online interactions are often carried out in public, and all members should be aware of the extra risk of bringing the party into disrepute during public online exchanges. Those who have large or influential social media profiles should be especially wary of using these to encourage or enable others to harass, bully or intimidate individuals. Members will be expected to fully comply with the Member’s Code of Conduct in private online groups endorsed by the Global Bangladesh Party. Some groups will also have their own rules regarding suitable subject matter and repeated postings and members are also expected to comply with these. Where the party runs online events, forums or similar, the party may actively moderate the online community so that people can come together, debate big ideas, learn and engage with each other in a safe, healthy and supportive way. Specific additional rules that comply with this Code of Conduct and the Party’s constitution may also be set by the organiser and you will be expected to comply with them as well. If moderators believe you are not complying with either this code or such additional rules, your contributions can be removed, you may be blocked from further participation in this event, or other events in future. Your actions may also be reported to our disciplinary process and/or the police.