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Investigation underway into 2 former BB governors, 53 officials
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an investigation into corruption allegations against 53 former and current officials, including former Bangladesh Bank governors Abdur Rouf Talukder and Atiur Rahman. The officials face accusations of illegal asset acquisition, money laundering, and...
ACC files case against ex-IGP Benazir, family
Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Thursday filed a case against former Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed, his wife and two daughters, on charges of money laundering amounting to Tk 11.34 crore, reports UNB. Deputy Director of ACCs Integrated District Office Dhaka-1 Md Hafizul Islam...
Corruption must be reduced for national progress – Home affairs adviser
Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (retired) has identified corruption as the countrys biggest challenge, warning that without tackling it, the nations desired progress will remain unattainable. He emphasized the need to curb corruption at all levels, noting that...
Travel ban imposed on ex-minister Mozammel, 3 others over graft charges
A Dhaka court has barred former Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque and three others from leaving the country amid graft investigations by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), reports BSS. The other individuals facing travel restrictions are former additional secretary Farid...
ACC granted permission to interrogate Matiur Rahman at jail gate
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has been granted permission to interrogate Matiur Rahman, a former official of the National Board of Revenue (NBR), for three days at the jail gate. The decision was made by Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Zakir Hossain Galib after a hearing on the...
BNP wants to see an elected government: Major Hafiz
Bangladesh Nationalist Partys (BNP) Standing Committee member Major (retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed reaffirmed that the party is committed to seeing a truly elected government in Bangladesh. Speaking at a discussion held at the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) to mark the 89th birth anniversary...
ACC to probe alleged irregularities in Putul's WHO appointment
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has initiated an investigation against Saima Wazed (Putul), the daughter of the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, over allegations of irregularities and corruption in securing the position of Regional Director for the World Health Organization (WHO)...
Report on cases against Hasina, Joy over plot scam on April 15
A court here today (January 15) set April 15 for submitting reports in two separate cases filed against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy for taking resort to irregularities in acquiring two 10-katha plots in the Purbachal New Town project. Dhaka Metropolitan...
47 recommendations to free ACC from political, bureaucratic influence
The Anti-Corruption Reform Commission has submitted a 47-point recommendation to the government aimed at ensuring the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) remains independent from political and bureaucratic influence. The recommendations include measures to prevent the misuse of constitutional and...
Anti-Corruption Coalition calls for Siddiq's resignation
A group of charities has called for Tulip Siddiq to step down from her ministerial role overseeing UK anti-corruption policy due to concerns about her connections to the former Bangladeshi regime led by her aunt, Sheikh Hasina. The UK Anti-Corruption Coalition, which includes organizations like...
6 witnesses testify in Niko graft case against Khaleda, 7 others
Six more witnesses testified on Tuesday in the Niko corruption case filed against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and seven others, reports UNB. Judge Abdullah Al Mamun of Dhaka Special Judges Court-5 recorded the testimonies bringing the total number of witnesses heard in the case to 38 out of 68....
‘Action to be taken as per rules If Sheikh Hasina doesn’t present’
Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) director general Akhter Hossain said former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her other partymen will be summoned to give them a chance to defend themselves in corruption allegations. And if they do not appear, action will be taken as per rules. He said this while...
ACC to investigate allegations of 'corruption' in installing sculptures, murals of Bangabandhu
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to investigate allegations of corruption in installing sculptures and murals of Bangabandhu across the country at a cost of several thousand crore taka. ACC director general (Prevention) Md. Akhter Hossain announced about the investigation in a...
Education adviser to create list of obstructors in textbook printing
Education Adviser Prof. Dr. Wahiduddin Mahmud shed light on the obstacles faced in publishing and distributing free textbooks at the launch of an online textbook platform and the Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) program on Wednesday at the International Mother Language Institute. Dr. Mahmud...
ACC starts probe into Dhaka airport 3rd terminal graft claims
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched a probe into the allegations of mass corruption committed by officials behind the Dhaka airport third terminal project, ACC Director General Md Akhtar Hossain told reporters Sunday. Based on a newspaper report, the corruption watchdog has...
Chairman, Commissioners involve in money laundering!
Allegations have surfaced suggesting that the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has been used to target government opponents. Reports claim that former ACC chairman, commissioners, and officials were involved in money laundering activities. Experts are urging for an investigation into the...
ACC sues former MP Rimon for acquiring illegal wealth
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against Showkat Hasanur Rahman Rimon, former MP of Barguna-2 constituency, for allegedly acquiring illegal wealth worth Tk 5.96 crore, reports UNB. The ACC has also asked Rimons wife Rawnak to submit her wealth statement as it has information...
Court imposes travel ban on Sayeed Khokon, his family
The Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Court has imposed a travel ban on former Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Mohammad Sayeed Khokon, along with his mother Shahana Hanif, wife Farhana Sayeed, and brother Javed Ahmed. The decision follows a request by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) during a...
Tulip Siddiq interviewed over corruption investigation
Tulip Siddiq has been interviewed by Cabinet Office officials over allegations of embezzlement by her family, reports the Telegraph. Tulip is niece of Sheikh Hasina - ousted prime minister of Bangladesh - anda minister of Labour party in UK. She is being investigated over claims that she and...
ACC begins probe against Hasina, Joy over $300m laundering
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has started an investigation into former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy for allegedly laundering $300 million in New York, US, and London, UK, reports Dhaka Tribune. ACCs Public Relation Officer Akhtarul Islam confirmed the...
ACC forms committee to probe allegations against Ziaul Ahsan
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) formed a three-member committee to investigate the allegations against Major Gen Ziaul Ahsan, reports UNB. Salahuddin, Deputy Director of the ACC, will lead the committee, with Assistant Director Ranjit Kumar and Deputy Assistant Director Jabed Hasan Sajal...
HC rules on investigation into $5 billion embezzlement at Rooppur NPP
The High Court of Bangladesh on Sunday has issued a ruling questioning the Anti-Corruption Commissions (ACC) failure to investigate allegations of embezzlement involving $5 billion (Tk 60,000 crore) from the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project. The ruling, delivered by Justice Fahmida Quader and...
Excessive suspicious banking transactions identified
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed six cases against former government ministers and their families, accusing them of accumulating illegal wealth totaling around Tk 155 crore. The cases were filed on Thursday at the Dhaka integrated district office. The individuals named in the cases...
ACC chairman to submit wealth statement in 7 days
Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Dr Mohammad Abdul Momen said that he will disclose his income source and wealth statements within the next seven days to ensure accountability and transparency. ACC found no evidence to support the corruption allegations against me, he said, renewing his...
TIB emphasises going beyond rule of law to prevent corruption
Executive Director of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Dr Iftekharuzzaman said that preventing corruption requires more than just the rule of law, accountability for the accused, and institutional capacity, reports UNB. The public must also take a strong stand against corruption. In...
ACC, Judiciary became subservient to the AL: Asif Nazrul
Legal adviser Asif Nazrul criticized the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and the judiciary for becoming subservient to the Awami League. His remarks came during a discussion held on Monday at 10 am at the Liberation War Memorial Hall, IDEB, organized by the ACC in observance of International...
Hasina's dark chapter in white paper
The final report of the White Paper Publication Committee, formed by the interim government, has revealed a damning picture of the economic mismanagement and corruption under Sheikh Hasinas rule. According to the report, at least Tk 1.75 lakh crore (approximately $16 billion) was looted over the...
11-member committee formed
An 11-member committee has been formed at the inaugural national conference of the Anti-Corruption National Coordination Council. Justice Mohammad Abdur Rouf has been appointed as the committees president, with Professor Abul Kashem Fazlul Haque serving as vice-president, reports UNB. The...