corruption

Corruption in public universities / Era of complacency must come to an end

Taxpayer funds, earmarked for the advancement of knowledge and the betterment of society, must not be squandered on corrupt practices.

Paris 2024: a 'new era' of corruption-free Olympics?

Andy Spalding, an academic and author who studies corruption in sporting "mega-events" such as the Olympics or the football World Cup, believes French authorities are showing they are serious about delivering a clean Games.

Housing minister's first press meet: He exchanged barbs, not views

Housing Minister Obaidul Muktadir Chowdhury’s first meeting with journalists descended into a ruckus as he engaged in bickering over the media outlet owners’ backgrounds.

Energy crisis, inflation major challenges for business: CPD survey

The CPD in partnership with WEF concluded the survey on 71 executives

Will ministers listen to the PM’s directives?

There's no alternative to committing to good governance

Opinion / Could 2024 mark the end of crony economy and captive politics?

Politics has been captured by the nexus of an oligopoly of business interests and the willingly colluding political class.

When Tk 44.55 lakh is spent for an inauguration

Have we really become so oblivious of corruption?

With the new HSIA terminal comes greater responsibilities

That a 12-year-old managed to breach at least five layers of security at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport comes as no surprise

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Our new CJ Obaidul Hassan's call to fight graft is urgent, crucial and enthusing

We congratulate the chief justice for his forthright identification of one of the main issues of concern for Bangladesh’s future: corruption.

June 10, 2023
June 10, 2023

A super specialised hospital that serves no one

BSMMU must ensure its new unit is ready to serve the public without any further delay

June 6, 2023
June 6, 2023

Corruption allegations: ACC quizzes Ex-GCC mayor Zahangir

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) today quizzed Zahangir Alam, the suspended Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) mayor, regarding the multiple allegations of corruption filed against him

June 1, 2023
June 1, 2023

Bracing for budget of self-preservation

In 2019, when AHM Mustafa Kamal took charge as the finance minister, the Bangladesh economy was taxing for take-off for its long-haul flight to the developed country club.

May 22, 2023
May 22, 2023

Too out of track

The chronic inefficiencies of Bangladesh Railway must be addressed

May 13, 2023
May 13, 2023

Is corruption really that easy?

Exploits of former BCIC employee shows how widespread corruption is in Bangladesh

April 19, 2023
April 19, 2023

Siraj reports corrupt approach from a driver

Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer Mohammed Siraj has reported a “corrupt approach” to BCCI’s Anti Corruption Unit (ACU) after he was approached by an unknown man who wanted inside news about his team after losing a lot of money in a previous IPL game.

March 24, 2023
March 24, 2023

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Not road accidents, but ‘murder’ by neglect

A death is an accident only when it occurs in spite of all logical, scientific and experience-based steps taken to prevent it.

March 17, 2023
March 17, 2023

Island of corals turned into a cash cow

Campaign to rid St Martin’s of illegal establishments must be seen through

March 14, 2023
March 14, 2023

Mega-projects, mega-corruption, mega-greed

For how long will public money be plundered without any accountability?

March 2, 2023
March 2, 2023

How corruption is perpetuated across generations in Bangladesh

This is not surprising in a country where adolescents are generally discouraged from thinking about politics and social issues, because these supposedly only concern adults.

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