Ex-speaker Jamiruddin Sircar relieved in 5 graft cases

A Dhaka court today relieved former speaker Jamiruddin Sircar from the charges of five graft cases after he refunded the state Tk 27,86,364, which he withdrew for treatment during his tenure
9 July 2023

New ACC commissioner takes office

Former secretary Asia Khatoon yesterday took office as a commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission
2 July 2023

ACC sues SI, banker for accumulating wealth illegally

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) today filed a case against a police sub-inspector and a Bangladesh Bank officer for accumulating wealth illegally
13 June 2023

Misappropriation of Tk 33cr: West Zone Power ex-MD sued

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against Shafique Uddin, former managing director of West Zone Power Distribution Company Ltd (WZPDCL), and two others over allegations of misappropriating about Tk 33.40 crore
31 May 2023

TIB condemns removal of Dhaka Wasa chairman

Transparency International Bangladesh has condemned the removal of former Dhaka Wasa chairman Golam Mostafa, who had filed a written complaint against the organisation's Managing Director Taqsem A Khan last week
23 May 2023

HC bench embargoes any 'tips' for small advantages in court

The High Court today issued a notice with an embargo on petty corruption in the name of bakshish (tips) to avail small advantages in connection with cases in court
10 May 2023

Bangladesh gets good volume of water from Ganges: JRC

Bangladesh has received a good volume of water from the common River Ganges this year, said Dr Mohammad Abul Hossen, member of the Joint Rivers Commission (JRC), Bangladesh, today
13 April 2023

Justice M Enayetur Rahim to lead committee to select ACC commissioner

The government has formed a five-member committee led by Justice M Enayetur Rahim, a judge of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, in order to select a person for the post of commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC)
10 April 2023

ACC sues 5 officials for misappropriating Tk 1.6cr of NCC Bank

The Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday filed a case against five people, including a former manager of NCC Bank's Narsingdi branch, in connection with misappropriating Tk 1.60 crore of the bank through forgery and abuse of power
27 March 2023

Money laundering: Former Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia arrested

India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) today arrested former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia over alleged money laundering charges in connection with the excise policy case
9 March 2023

School field under clutches of headmaster’s brother’s business operations

A blatant example of misuse of power has been playing out in a school in Patuakhali's Bauphal upazila, robbing students of the use of their playground. .The brother of the headmaster has occupied the field of Kumbkhali-Kathikul Government Primary School to run his contracting business, an
5 February 2023

Graft is his middle name

Internal GCC enquiry upon directive of LGRD ministry exposes countless misdeeds of suspended mayor Zahangir Alam
3 February 2023

Tk 2.60cr into thin air

A bank account was opened in the name of ex-mayor Zahangir Alam, and was later used for the transaction of Gazipur City Corporation’s money.
2 February 2023

Embezzling Tk 7cr: ACC summons 33 staff of Jashore Education Board

The Anti-Corruption Commission has summoned 33 officials and employees of the Jashore Education Board in the case of embezzlement of Tk 7 crore at various times.
14 January 2023

Tk 1,000cr embezzlement: Bring back businessman from Singapore

A Chattogram court yesterday asked authorities concerned to bring back Silvia Group Chairman Mujibur Rahman Milon from Singapore who fled there with Tk 1,000 crore he embezzled.
5 January 2023

3 DSCC officials removed from posts over irregularities, corruption

Three officials of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) were today removed from service due to irregularities and corruption.
2 January 2023

ACC files case against 2 govt healthcare professionals

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) yesterday filed two separate cases against a couple, both government healthcare professionals, for amassing around Tk 5 crore illegally.
5 December 2022

ACC files case against PK Halder's brother

The Anti-Corruption Commission filed a case today against Pritish Kumar Halder, brother of Proshanta Kumar Halder, for amassing about Tk 4.84 crore beyond the known source of income.
1 December 2022

Corruption will continue, if elected leaders don't have to beg for votes

Badiul Alam Majumdar, secretary of Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (SHUJAN), a platform for promoting good governance said that persistent corruption will continue in the country, if elected leaders do not have to beg for votes every five years.
22 November 2022

Law enforcement agencies most corrupt sector: TIB

Bangladesh’s law enforcement agencies were the most corrupt in 2021, Transparency International Bangladesh said.
31 August 2022