Corruption
TIB calls for halting implementation of bank merger
Transparency International Bangladesh has called for halting the implementation of the merger of banks
Former JP MP Abdul Kader gets 4 yrs in corruption case
A Dhaka court today sentenced former Jatiya Party lawmaker of Gaibandha-1 constituency Col (retd) Abdul Kader Khan to four years in jail in a corruption case filed for amassing wealth beyond known sources of income
Illegal wealth: Court frames charges against retired SC judge, son
A Dhaka court today framed charges against Joynul Abedin, a retired judge of the Appellate Division, and his son Faisal Abedin in a case filed over amassing illegal wealth beyond known sources of income
ACC sues ex-Bogura MP, wife for amassing Tk 2 crore illegally
The Anti-Corruption Commission today sued former Bogura lawmaker Rezaul Karim Bablu and his wife Beauty Khatun for amassing wealth worth of around Tk 2 crore illegally
Storekeeper gets 3 yrs for accumulating illegal wealth
A Rangpur court sentenced a storekeeper of the Rangpur Family Planning Office to three years imprisonment in a case filed for acquiring illegal wealth worth more than Tk1 crore.
Rajshahi farmers rally against corruption in water distribution
Farmers in Rajshahi today demanded an end to irregularities in irrigation water distribution and deep tubewell operator appointments
4 sacked over graft at Youth Development Dept
The government today dismissed four officials of the Department of Youth Development (DYD) from service on charges of corruption
ACC raids BRTA office in Natore
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) today raided the BRTA office in Natore for alleged violation of laws in providing services for vehicle registration and driving licences
Bangladesh’s disappointing position in TI corruption index
Since Bangladesh's admission in the index in 2001, it has consistently scored low in terms of transparency and ranked high among the most corrupt countries in the world
Ex-FCCI president, wife sued for illegal wealth
The Anti-Corruption Commission today sued Siddiqur Rahman, former president of the Faridpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI), and his wife, Musreen Akhtar
ACC sues Banshkhali UP chairman, wife over illegal wealth
Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) today sued a union parishad (UP) chairman of Banshkhali upazila and his wife for accumulating huge amount of wealth illegally beyond their known source of income and concealing information in the wealth statement
'Baseless lies': TIB on info minister's comments
Commenting on the findings, Hasan Mahmud on Wednesday told reporters that there is "discrepancy" in the TIB analysis on millionaire candidates and that it is "purposeful"
'Irregularities' in Biman Pilot Recruitment: Capt Sazid’s licence suspended
Biman Bangladesh pilot Captain Sazid Ahmed's licence has been put on hold by Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) for his alleged involvement in pilot recruitment
Railway official demoted over corruption charges
The ministry in December 2020 had suspended three BR officials, including Shahnewaz, for their involvement in irregularities and corruption, while purchasing materials
590kg govt rice seized from food officer's house in Shariatpur
A mobile court today recovered 590kg of government rice from the residence of a food officer in Shariatpur
Khaleda Zia, Haji Selim can’t contest next election: ACC lawyer
Khurshid Alam Khan said the HC verdict, published yesterday, mentioned that no convict can participate in the election until the sentence is overturned by the appropriate court
ACC seeks travel ban for contractor Mithu involved in ‘health sector syndicate’
The Anti-Corruption Commission has sought travel ban against a controversial contractor who allegedly embezzled and laundered huge money through syndicates in the health sector
ACC to file cases against 2 owners of Apan Jewellers
Dildar Hossain Selim and Azad Hossain Selim will be sued under Section 27(1) of the ACC Act 2004
