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ACC sues Saima Wazed ‘for abuse of power, fraud’

The Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday filed two cases against Saima Wazed Putul, daughter of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, multiple ACC sources confirmed.

Tk 10,476 crore worth of assets of AL, beneficiaries seized by ACC since August

The information was revealed in a recent report by the ACC’s Asset Management Division.

Tk 2.42 crore seized from former DGFI chief’s home

The Anti-Corruption Commission has recently raided the cantonment residence of Lieutenant General Saiful Alam, former director general of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence.

Nagad irregularities: ACC finds proof of Tk 2,300cr corruption

Nagad’s administrator was attacked by miscreants yesterday, moments after an Anti-Corruption Commission team raided the digital financial services provider’s headquarters and left with preliminary evidence of corruption and money laundering amounting to Tk 2,300 crore.

ACC finds no lockers or safe deposits under 25 BB officials' names

An eight-member ACC team went to the central bank today to conduct a search

Putul’s Shuchona Foundation office not found at registered address: ACC

The ACC found preliminary evidence that since 2016, the foundation had been exempted from paying income tax

2018 National polls: ACC to probe roles of Hasina, ROs, chiefs of police, Rab

The Anti-Corruption Commission has decided to probe the roles of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, chiefs of police and Rab, returning officers, and others in the December 30, 2018, national polls.

ACC to send graft info about Putul to foreign ministry

Ministry of Foreign Affairs may request WHO to take action against Putul based on the ACC findings

Corruption in ACC: 238 officials punished over last 16 years

The Anti-Corruption Commission  has penalised 238 officials and staff members over the past 16 years for offences including extortion, fraud, bribery, and corruption. The disciplinary actions ranged from dismissals and forced retirements to demotions and salary reductions.

October 8, 2023
October 8, 2023

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.

September 17, 2023
September 17, 2023

'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.

September 1, 2023
September 1, 2023

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. 

August 9, 2023
August 9, 2023

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.

August 7, 2023
August 7, 2023

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.

June 15, 2023
June 15, 2023

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.

June 14, 2023
June 14, 2023

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.

June 11, 2023
June 11, 2023

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.

June 11, 2023
June 11, 2023

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.

June 6, 2023
June 6, 2023

Corruption allegations: ACC quizzes Ex-GCC mayor Zahangir

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) today quizzed Zahangir Alam, the suspended Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) mayor, regarding the multiple allegations of corruption filed against him