- EC seeks expert opinions to determine voting system for expatriates
- Dhaka Bypass Expressway to partially open on May 1
- Election roadmap prepared
- Mount Kanlaon erupts in Philippines, ashfall forces school closures
- Rain expected in Dhaka, seven other divisions
- Dhaka to host first delegation visit from Trump administration
- US tariffs on Bangladeshi apparels a miscalculated move: Paul Krugman
- Trump says US, Iran set for direct nuclear talks; Tehran says they will be indirect
- WHO chief warns of inevitable new pandemic
- Nutritionist explains early collagen loss causes in young people
- Gary Stead steps down as New Zealand’s limited-overs coach
- 49 arrested over vandalism at Bata, KFC outlets
- Dhaka's air quality remains ‘moderate’
- Pakistani pop star Aima Baig to perform in Dhaka
- EU moves to replace Musk’s Starlink in Ukraine amid growing concerns
- India, Pakistan to dominate Bangladesh in apparel exports
- Bangladesh urged a unified South Asian action plan against plastic pollution
- EU to use ‘every tool’ against US tariffs, trade chief warns
- Japan unveils world’s first 3D-printed train station
- US ends life-saving aid for millions; WFP calls it "death sentence"
Hollywood filmmaker Rinsch charged with defrauding Netflix of $11 million
Hollywood filmmaker Carl Erik Rinsch has been charged with defrauding Netflix of $11 million in connection with a science fiction TV series that was never completed. Rinsch, best known for directing the 2013 film 47 Ronin, is accused of using Netflixs funds for personal expenditures rather than...
Finance Adviser hopeful of bringing back a section of laundered money this year
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed today (March 11) expressed his optimism about bringing back a hefty amount of laundered money from abroad within this year. Were trying immediately to start the process of bringing back the laundered money as early as possible. In this regard, well sign some...
Hasina, Rehana among 23 face graft charges
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Monday approved charge sheets for six cases against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her sister Sheikh Rehana, and 21 others, accusing them of illegally acquiring a 60-katha plot in Purbachal by misusing state power. According to the charge sheets,...
Thai man arrested for laundering money for call centre scam gangs
A Thai man has been arrested for laundering money for more than 70 call centre scam gangs, according to the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD). The suspect, who remains unnamed, was apprehended at his residence in Mae Fah Luang district, Chiang Rai, after returning from Poipet to escape...
Demand to return looters
There has been growing pressure on authorities to take swift and exemplary legal action against individuals accused of large-scale money laundering, with calls for the return of looted funds to address Bangladeshs ongoing economic crisis. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has revealed that it...
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...
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...
How Hazari laundered Tk200 crore in US
Former MP Nizam Uddin Hazari has embezzled hundreds of crore taka with his human trafficking trap across the country. There have been suspicious transactions of more than 548 crore taka in his various bank accounts. His manpower export business syndicate was controlled by Zeenat Rizwana, who...
Crypto giant Binance faces investigation in France for money laundering, tax fraud
French authorities have launched a judicial investigation into Binance, the worlds largest cryptocurrency exchange, citing allegations of money laundering, tax fraud, and illegal operations, some linked to drug trafficking. The probe spans offences from 2019 to 2024, including violations in France...
Tk 73 crore smuggled to India for ‘Faraaz’ movie project
The Transcom Group, a prominent Bangladeshi conglomerate, allegedly funneled at least 73 crore taka to India for producing the controversial movie Faraaz. This money was reportedly laundered during 2020 and 2021, as revealed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in its preliminary...
Singapore charges ex-director in landmark money laundering case
Singapore has charged Wang Junjie, a former director of corporate service provider LW Consultancy Pte Ltd, for his alleged involvement in the city-states largest money-laundering case, worth a record S$3 billion (US$2.2 billion), reports Bangkok Post. The Singapore Police Force announced on...
FBI reveals Joy’s lavish lifestyle in US
Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former ICT advisor, has been leading a luxurious life in the United States. He owns eight luxury cars and has financial involvement with five companies. Additionally, he is also accused of laundering $300 million (around Tk 3,600...
Money laundering has stopped: BB Governor
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Ahsan H Mansur said Saturday that money laundering from the country has come to an end, attributing the shift to the establishment of good governance. Speaking at the Branding Bangladesh event in the capital, He highlighted the nations economic resilience,...