'Irregularities' in Biman Pilot Recruitment: Capt Sazid’s licence suspended

Biman Bangladesh pilot Captain Sazid Ahmed's licence has been put on hold by Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) for his alleged involvement in pilot recruitment
23 November 2023

Railway official demoted over corruption charges

The ministry in December 2020 had suspended three BR officials, including Shahnewaz, for their involvement in irregularities and corruption, while purchasing materials
16 November 2023

590kg govt rice seized from food officer's house in Shariatpur

A mobile court today recovered 590kg of government rice from the residence of a food officer in Shariatpur
11 November 2023

Khaleda Zia, Haji Selim can’t contest next election: ACC lawyer

Khurshid Alam Khan said the HC verdict, published yesterday, mentioned that no convict can participate in the election until the sentence is overturned by the appropriate court
23 October 2023

ACC seeks travel ban for contractor Mithu involved in ‘health sector syndicate’

The Anti-Corruption Commission has sought travel ban against a controversial contractor who allegedly embezzled and laundered huge money through syndicates in the health sector
19 October 2023

ACC to file cases against 2 owners of Apan Jewellers

Dildar Hossain Selim and Azad Hossain Selim will be sued under Section 27(1) of the ACC Act 2004
19 October 2023

Stakeholders’ opinion needed in revising foreign election observer policy: TIB

As the Election Commission took the initiative to revise the foreign election observer policy for the upcoming national elections, Transparency International Bangladesh has urged to amend the policy in light of the opinions of experts, media workers, and other stakeholders and international practices
20 August 2023

S Alam’s ‘properties abroad’: HC declines to recall its probe order

The HC order came after The Daily Star published an investigative report on August 4 on S Alam's business empire worth at least about $1 billion in Singapore
13 August 2023

President for social movement against corruption

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today urged all concerned irrespective of opinions and party affiliation to wage a social movement against corruption
23 July 2023

Former Barishal mayor Sadiq Abdullah sued over irregularities

A case has been filed against former Barishal city corporation mayor Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah for occupying the post of president of the Barishal Club illegally and refusing to quit
13 July 2023

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