Anti-Corruption Commission

Gross irregularities, corruption in pilot recruitment

The Anti-Corruption Commission has filed a corruption case against three high-ups and a former managing director of Biman, in connection with a scam in the recruitment process of pilots.
Ex-civil surgeon, six others sued for misappropriating Tk 9.15cr

Anti-Corruption Commission filed a case accusing seven persons including former civil surgeon and three physicians on charge of misappropriating Tk 9.15 crore during purchasing machineries for 250-bed Chattogram General Hospital.
ACC starts enquiry against ex-VC of Gopalganj university

Anti-Corruption Commission has begun enquiry into the allegation of corruption against former vice chancellor of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University (BSMRSTU) Prof Khondoker Md Nasiruddin.
ACC sues ex-Jubo League leader Anisur, his wife

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) files two cases against expelled Jubo League office secretary Kazi Anisur Rahman and his wife Sumi Rahman for amassing wealth illegally.
Illegal Wealth: ACC arrests DIG prisons after quizzing

The Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday arrested Bazlur Rashid, deputy inspector general (DIG) of the department of prisons, in connection with a case filed over amassing Tk 3.08 crore beyond the known source of his income.
SC clears way to continue graft trial against Moudud

The Supreme Court affirms its earlier order which upheld the High Court directive clearing the way to continue the trial proceedings of a corruption case against BNP’s standing committee member Moudud Ahmed.
Money Laundering: Sinha, 10 others sued by ACC

The Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday sued former chief justice Surendra Kumar Sinha and 10 others for misappropriating and laundering about Tk 4 crore from the then Farmers Bank in 2016.
ACC director suspended for leaking info

The Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday suspended its Director Khandaker Enamul Basir on charges of leaking information and breaching service discipline.
Bank scams happen when regulator sleeps

The chief of Anti-Corruption Commission has come down hard on the role the central bank has played over the last several years when it comes to tackling graft in banks.
Lax monitoring by BB to blame for bank scams

Had the Bangladesh Bank played the role of a guardian and properly inspected commercial banks, the scams would not have taken place in the banking sector, Anti-Corruption Commission Chairman Iqbal Mahmood said.
Graft plagues civil aviation

Biman high-ups, including some of its board members, have been misappropriating huge money through irregularities in tender process. On the other hand, some officials of CAAB, the aviation regulator, accept bribes from contractors, who are “looting money” by building poor-quality towers and boarding bridges, the Anti-Corruption Commission has found.
AB Bank official among 3 sued for embezzling Tk 133cr

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) files a case accusing three people including an official of AB Bank for misappropriating Tk 133 crore.
ACC files five cases against Crescent boss

The Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday filed five cases against 22 individuals, including Crescent Group Chairman MA Kader, for allegedly misappropriating about Tk 1,746 crore from the Janata Bank.
Construction of Haor Dykes: ACC to charge 33 with graft

The Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday approved charge sheet against 33 people over the allegations of corruption and irregularities in the construction of haor embankments that aggravated the flash flood situation in the region in March and April 2017.
If ACC doesn't work on its own, all will have to beg: HC

The High Court, in an observation, has said that the Anti-Corruption Commission is an independent organisation and if it works independently, the country’s growth will be steady.
TIB urges JS to not pass civil service bill

Transparency International Bangladesh yesterday called upon the Jatiya Sangsad not to pass the bill for the “Sarkari Chakori Ain-2018”, pointing out a discriminatory provision in it which is contradictory to the country's constitution.
Several people involved in Tk 4 crore loan scam

The Anti-Corruption Commission has found the involvement of several people in the forgery of two loans acquired from Farmers Bank, ACC Chairman Iqbal Mahmood yesterday said.
Roads and Highways dept engineer held for ‘bribe’ in Barguna

Anti-Corruption Commission arrests an engineer of Roads and Highways Department with bribe money from his office and residence in Barguna.
Embezzlement of Public Money: Tk 92 lakh recovered

His job was to ensure proper distribution of the compensation meant for land acquisition but he took it as an opportunity to make money.
Anti-graft body smells RHD rats

The Anti-Corruption Commission has found a number of engineers and other officials of Roads and Highways Department building sub-standard roads to misappropriate public money.
Basic Bank ex-MD, Bay Navigations MD sued over graft

The Anti-Corruption Commission files a case against former managing director of Basic Bank Fakhrul Islam and Managing Director of Bay Navigations Limited Faisal Murad Ibrahim for misappropriating around Tk 137 crore.
ACC has failed to prove graft allegations

The Anti-Corruption Commission has failed to prove the allegations brought against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case, claimed Khaleda's senior counsel Jamir Uddin Sircar.
ACC for lawsuit into graft in education sector

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has written to the cabinet division requesting lawsuits against those involved in corruption in Bangladesh’s education sector.
ACC to go after big names next year

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is likely to bring the high profile corrupt individuals to book next year, said its Chairman Iqbal Mahmood yesterday.
BASIC Bank Scam: Bacchu asked not to leave country

The Anti-Corruption Commission has asked former BASIC Bank chairman Sheikh Abdul Hye Bacchu not to leave the country so that his interrogation continues without any interruption.
Corruption, not rats broke down the dams

We are surprised that even after three months since the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) filed a case against 61 people for mismanagement and corruption in the construction of dams in the haor areas, the water and resources minister, at a recent dialogue, would remark that an onslaught of rats caused the damage.
ACC registers 165 grab allegations against LGD, education officials

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has registered the highest number of graft allegations against the officials and public representatives of local government division through its newly launched hotline service.
Gafargaon education officer caught red-handed while taking bribe

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) claims to have caught an education official red-handed while taking bribe in Gafargaon upazila of Mymensingh.
Basic Bank Loan Scam: Investigate Bacchu, board members

The High Court yesterday directed the Anti-Corruption Commission to probe the alleged involvement of former BASIC Bank chairman Sheikh Abdul Hye Bacchu and its board members in a Tk 40 crore loan scam.
SC upholds bail of former justice

Former Supreme Court judge Justice Md Joynul Abedin’s bail, which he secured from the High Court following a notice by ACC seeking his bank statement, will continue.