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PK Halder jailed for 22 years, fined Tk 1,044 crore
PK Halder was jailed for 10 years for illegally amassing money and 12 years for laundering money. He was also fined Tk 333 crore. The punishment of PK Halder will be effective from the day of his extradition from India, the court said.
'Unsung heroes': $50,000 for rain-hit Asia Cup groundstaff
All too often ignored in favour of the big name sport stars, cricketing groundstaff who kept the rain-hit Asia Cup running were promised a $50,000 shared bonus by organisers on Sunday.
ACC seeks bank account details of SK Sur, family
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has asked banks to send account details of former Bangladesh Bank deputy governor SK Sur Chowdhury and his spouse and daughter as a part of an investigation in a tax evasion case against the three.
Kiran explains position to ACC
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) yesterday interrogated Mahfuza Akhter Kiran, an executive member of Bangladesh Football Federation and Asian Football Confederation, after Begum Anwara Sporting Club lodged a complaint of embezzling sponsorship money against her in May this year.
Change in match timings for Asia Cup
However, according to broadcasting channel Star Sports, all the matches will now take place at Indian time 3:00pm and Bangladesh time 3.30pm.
ACC confirms Asia Cup ‘hybrid model’ schedules
“We are delighted to announce that the Asia Cup 2023 will be held from 31st August to 17th September 2023 and will see the elite teams from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Nepal, compete in a total of 13 exciting ODI matches,” ACC informed in an official statement today.
Tax bill proposes clipping ACC wings
Although tax returns are a key document for investigating illegal wealth, the Income Tax Bill 2023 proposes making it impossible for Anti-Corruption Commission officials to access a suspect’s tax files without a court order.
Bangladesh to face Malaysia in the Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup on Monday
Bangladesh A team will take on Malaysia on their opening fixture of the Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup at Tin Kwong Road Recreational ground in Hong Kong on Monday.
Pakistan's 'Hybrid Model' for Asia Cup likely to be accepted by ACC
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is likely to approve PCB’s proposed hybrid model for the Asia Cup with Sri Lanka as the neutral venue where India can play their games, reported Cricinfo.
ACC IO endorses suing Wasa MD Taqsem
Investigation officer of the Anti-Corruption Commission has recommended filing a case against Wasa Managing Director Taqsem A Khan and nine others for indulging in irregularities in appointment of two directors.
‘ACC being used to harass me’
Suspended Gazipur mayor Zahangir Alam yesterday said a certain quarter was using the Anti-Corruption Commission to harass him during the final moments of his mother’s election campaign.
Writ filed with HC seeking ACC probe on BFF officials
A writ petition was filed with the High Court on Sunday seeking its directive on the ACC to probe the corruption allegation raised against the officials concerned of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) after FIFA imposed a sanction last month.
India might play Asia Cup matches outside Pakistan
India can play their matches of the Asia Cup at a neutral venue outside of Pakistan, according to a proposal of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the hosts of the tournament.
Asia Cup to be split between Pakistan and UAE?
The hosting rights of 2023 Asia Cup may remain with Pakistan, but the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) might be forced to host the matches involving India, including the final in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to Pakistani media following Saturday’s meeting of the Asian Cricket Council.
Can a bureaucrat-reliant ACC really be independent?
The recent decision to empower the secretary does not bode well for the Anti-Corruption Commission
Money Laundered Abroad: ACC ill-equipped to probe cases
Money laundering cases are not making much headway for a lack of cooperation from foreign countries, bureaucratic complexities and a shortage of skilled lawyers, said officials of the Anti-Corruption Commission.
New decision will diminish ACC's authority
The ACC has delegated the power to its secretaries to decide on the transfer and promotion of its deputy directors and assistant directors.
Wasa MD's 14 houses in US: ACC to seek info
The Anti-Corruption Commission will seek information about WASA Managing Director Taqseem A Khan's wealth in the US.
‘30,000 documents missing from server’: HC seeks Rajuk explanation
The High Court today sought explanation from Rajuk about the reported incident of missing of around 30,000 documents from its server.
