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 gets good volume of water from Ganges: JRC
Bangladesh has received a good volume of water from the common River Ganges this year, said Dr Mohammad Abul Hossen, member of the Joint Rivers Commission (JRC), Bangladesh, today
Justice M Enayetur Rahim to lead committee to select ACC commissioner
The government has formed a five-member committee led by Justice M Enayetur Rahim, a judge of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, in order to select a person for the post of commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC)
ACC sues 5 officials for misappropriating Tk 1.6cr of NCC Bank
The Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday filed a case against five people, including a former manager of NCC Bank's Narsingdi branch, in connection with misappropriating Tk 1.60 crore of the bank through forgery and abuse of power
Money laundering: Former Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia arrested
India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) today arrested former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia over alleged money laundering charges in connection with the excise policy case
School field under clutches of headmaster’s brother’s business operations
A blatant example of misuse of power has been playing out in a school in Patuakhali's Bauphal upazila, robbing students of the use of their playground. .The brother of the headmaster has occupied the field of Kumbkhali-Kathikul Government Primary School to run his contracting business, an
Graft is his middle name
Internal GCC enquiry upon directive of LGRD ministry exposes countless misdeeds of suspended mayor Zahangir Alam
Tk 2.60cr into thin air
A bank account was opened in the name of ex-mayor Zahangir Alam, and was later used for the transaction of Gazipur City Corporation’s money.
Embezzling Tk 7cr: ACC summons 33 staff of Jashore Education Board
The Anti-Corruption Commission has summoned 33 officials and employees of the Jashore Education Board in the case of embezzlement of Tk 7 crore at various times.
Tk 1,000cr embezzlement: Bring back businessman from Singapore
A Chattogram court yesterday asked authorities concerned to bring back Silvia Group Chairman Mujibur Rahman Milon from Singapore who fled there with Tk 1,000 crore he embezzled.
3 DSCC officials removed from posts over irregularities, corruption
Three officials of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) were today removed from service due to irregularities and corruption.
