Corruption
Cox’s Bazar court orders the seizure of Ctg ASP's assets
A court in Cox’s Bazar has ordered the confiscation of the illegally acquired assets of former officer-in-charge of Teknaf Model Police Station Ranjit Kumar Barua
Cox’s Bazar Sadar OC withdrawn over corruption
The Officer-in-Charge of Cox's Bazar Sadar Police Station Fayzul Azim Noman has been withdrawn from the police facility over his alleged involvement in taking bribes and extorting money from innocent people by threatening to file cases against them
ACC appointments: Govt forms selection committee
The government has established a five-member selection committee to recommend appointments for the positions of Chairman and Commissioners of the Anti-Corruption Commission
TIB expresses concern over press freedom
Expressing serious concerns over press freedom in the country, Transparency International Bangladesh yesterday said persistent attacks, ill-motivated lawsuits and widespread harassment are not conducive to an anti-discriminatory “new Bangladesh”.
CID launches probe against former law minister's aide
Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into the alleged money laundering by Toufika Karim, a close associate of former Law Minister Anisul Huq
Freeze bank accounts of ex-home minister: court
A Dhaka court today ordered the authorities concerned to freeze nine bank accounts of former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal in connection with a graft case
Ex-addl secretary Amjad, his son arrested with Tk 1cr
Law enforcers in a joint operation have arrested former additional secretary Mohammad Amjad Hossain Khan and his son from their Uttara residence and seized approximately Tk 1.09 crore in cash, a significant amount of foreign currency, 11 iPhones, and luxury watches
Committed to bring back laundered money
While retrieving laundered money is a challenging task, the interim government is fully committed to the effort, said Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to the chief adviser, yesterday.
BFIU seeks account details of S Alam, his family members
It also sought bank details of directors of the S Alam Group
Falu gets bail in four corruption cases
Former BNP lawmaker Mosaddek Ali Falu today secured bail in four cases including a money laundering case after he surrendered before three separate courts in Dhaka
Graft allegations: ACC to probe ex-PM’s personal assistant Jahangir
The Anti-Corruption Commission has decided to launch a probe against Md Jahangir Alam, a former personal assistant to former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, over allegations of acquiring illegal assets
ACC to launch probe against ex-minister Asaduzzaman
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to launch an investigation against former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan over the allegation of amassing illegal wealth through corruption and abuse of power.
Court issues travel ban against ex-shipping chief engineer, wife
A Dhaka court has issued a travel ban on SM Nazmul Haque, former chief engineer and ship surveyor of Department of Shipping, and his wife Sahela Nazmul in connection with a case filed on charge of acquisition, possession and smuggling of assets outside of disclosed income
HC orders ACC to continue probing corruption allegation against Benazir, family
The High Court today ordered the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to continue probing the corruption allegations against former IGP Benazir Ahmed, his wife, and two daughters and to submit updates before it by November 5
Writ petition seeks HC order on ACC to take actions against ex-army chief Aziz
A writ petition has been filed with the High Court seeking its directive on the Anti- Corruption Commission (ACC) to take steps regarding reported corruption allegations against former army chief General (retd) Aziz Ahmed
Took action against 'former peon' who amassed Tk 400cr: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said she has taken action against a former "peon" of her own house who amassed Tk 400 crore in wealth
Court issues travel ban against Sylhet customs commissioner Enamul
A Dhaka court today issued a travel ban on Mohammed Enamul Haque, commissioner of Customs, Excise and VAT Commissionerate in Sylhet, in a case filed over acquiring wealth worth Tk 9.76 crore illegally
A corrupt taxman and his 'blessed' in-laws
Faisal, his relatives undervalued their properties in official documents, claims ACC