extortion

New criminals extorting people, businesses now

Extortion is continuing after the recent political changeover in the country. The void left behind by the previous extortionists has been filled by new ones.

Dhaka footpaths, a money-spinner for extortionists

On the footpath next to the General Post Office in the capital, Sohel Howlader sells children’s clothes from a small table.

Trader dies after gang assaults him over extortion payment

A trader died after a local gang attacked him for not paying the money they demanded as extortion in Dhaka's Mirpur area last night, his family said

Tk 2,000cr laundering: Fresh CID probe finds 30 involved

The Criminal Investigation Department has found involvement of at least 30 people in laundering Tk 2,000 crore while investigating a case filed against two Faridpur brothers Sajjad Hossain Barkat and Imtiaz Hasan Rubel. 

Mosharraf’s free fall in AL continues

Former LGRD minister and Awami League MP Khandker Mosharraf Hossain’s fall from grace continued yesterday as he was removed from the post of chief of the parliamentary standing committee on the LGRD ministry.

Trapped in the ‘Game Ghor’

Nuruzzaman Raju owned a mobile phone repair shop in the capital’s Gulistan.

Pogba's brother 'likely to be charged' in extortion case

The elder brother of Paul Pogba and four others are "likely to be charged" on Saturday in an extortion case targeting the French football star, judicial sources said.

Stop top criminals working from abroad

Authorities must fix existing challenges to bring them back for trial

No sign of ‘zero tolerance’ for corruption

Authorities must address the grim findings of TIB survey on corruption.

October 6, 2024
October 6, 2024

New criminals extorting people, businesses now

Extortion is continuing after the recent political changeover in the country. The void left behind by the previous extortionists has been filled by new ones.

June 13, 2024
June 13, 2024

Dhaka footpaths, a money-spinner for extortionists

On the footpath next to the General Post Office in the capital, Sohel Howlader sells children’s clothes from a small table.

October 22, 2023
October 22, 2023

Trader dies after gang assaults him over extortion payment

A trader died after a local gang attacked him for not paying the money they demanded as extortion in Dhaka's Mirpur area last night, his family said

February 6, 2023
February 6, 2023

Tk 2,000cr laundering: Fresh CID probe finds 30 involved

The Criminal Investigation Department has found involvement of at least 30 people in laundering Tk 2,000 crore while investigating a case filed against two Faridpur brothers Sajjad Hossain Barkat and Imtiaz Hasan Rubel. 

January 16, 2023
January 16, 2023

Mosharraf’s free fall in AL continues

Former LGRD minister and Awami League MP Khandker Mosharraf Hossain’s fall from grace continued yesterday as he was removed from the post of chief of the parliamentary standing committee on the LGRD ministry.

December 17, 2022
December 17, 2022

Trapped in the ‘Game Ghor’

Nuruzzaman Raju owned a mobile phone repair shop in the capital’s Gulistan.

September 17, 2022
September 17, 2022

Pogba's brother 'likely to be charged' in extortion case

The elder brother of Paul Pogba and four others are "likely to be charged" on Saturday in an extortion case targeting the French football star, judicial sources said.

September 11, 2022
September 11, 2022

Stop top criminals working from abroad

Authorities must fix existing challenges to bring them back for trial

September 1, 2022
September 1, 2022

No sign of ‘zero tolerance’ for corruption

Authorities must address the grim findings of TIB survey on corruption.

August 2, 2022
August 2, 2022

Illegal toll collection from vehicles must stop

DSCC must take action against the authorised company for harassing vehicle drivers