Anti-corruption

How do we overcome our corruption crisis?

Corruption is institutionalised, almost as a sort of mandatory tax, and people actually idolise those with money, regardless of the source of wealth.

Another year of missed opportunities against corruption

High-level pledges against corruption continued to be reiterated in 2022, as in the past several years.

Amassing Tk 3.09cr illegally: ACC sues former roads and highways chief engineer and his wife

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) today filed two separate cases against Mohammad Jawed Alam, a former additional chief engineer of the Roads and Highways Department, and his wife Anwara Begum for amassing about Tk 3.09 crore illegally.

TIB’s anti-corruption cartoon exhibition underway

Marking the International Anti-Corruption Day (December 9), Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) inaugurated their 14thAnti-

Anti-corruption cartoon and photography exhibit underway

A cartoon and photography exhibition with the theme of anti-corruption is currently underway at the capital's Zainul Gallery (Faculty of Fine Arts, Dhaka University) as part of Transparency International Bangladesh's (TIB) continuing efforts to engage the youth in raising awareness to say no to corruption.

Youths take oath against graft

A group of youths have taken an oath to curb corruption in the country and to be vocal against graft in all spheres of the society.

Dec 9 Int’l Anti-Corruption Day: Cabinet

The cabinet has approved two proposals for observing the 9th December as the International Anti-Corruption Day while 6th April as the International Sports Day.

Graft case against Engr Mosharraf to go ahead

The Supreme Court clears the way for the Anti-Corruption Commission to resume investigation into a corruption case against Housing and Public Works Minister Engineer Mosharraf Hossain.

Marcos jewels used to tackle Philippines corruption

A "virtual exhibit" of jewellery once owned by former first lady Imelda Marcos is being used as an anti-corruption campaign in the Philippines.

July 10, 2017
July 10, 2017

Dec 9 Int’l Anti-Corruption Day: Cabinet

The cabinet has approved two proposals for observing the 9th December as the International Anti-Corruption Day while 6th April as the International Sports Day.

May 8, 2016
May 8, 2016

Graft case against Engr Mosharraf to go ahead

The Supreme Court clears the way for the Anti-Corruption Commission to resume investigation into a corruption case against Housing and Public Works Minister Engineer Mosharraf Hossain.

March 30, 2016
March 30, 2016

Marcos jewels used to tackle Philippines corruption

A "virtual exhibit" of jewellery once owned by former first lady Imelda Marcos is being used as an anti-corruption campaign in the Philippines.

December 16, 2015
December 16, 2015

CSA lays Ram Slam corruption charge

Cricket South Africa's anti-corruption and security unit (ACSU) has charged an "intermediary" under its anti-corruption code for "contriving to fix, or otherwise improperly influence aspects" of the recently completed domestic T20 Ram Slam Challenge.

December 15, 2015
December 15, 2015

HC upholds forest gobbler Gani’s jail term

The High Court upholds a lower court verdict that jailed former chief conservator of forest (CCF) Osman Gani for 12 years for amassing wealth illegally and concealing information in his wealth statement submitted to the ACC.

April 23, 2015
April 23, 2015

Why only Tk 19 crore disbursed for Rana Plaza victims?

ACCORDING to the anti-graft watchdog, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB), Tk 108 crore of the Tk 127 crore deposited into the Prime

March 5, 2015
March 5, 2015

HC verdict on Khaleda’s plea March 10

The High Court will deliver its verdict on March 10 on a petition for quashing the proceedings of Barapukuria coalmine corruption case against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.

February 26, 2015
February 26, 2015

UN chief renews appeal for peaceful solution

Ban Ki-moon express concerned over the rising tensions and continuing violence in Bangladesh and calls for a peaceful resolution to the crisis.

February 14, 2015
February 14, 2015

Delhi swears in anti-fraud activist Arvind Kejriwal

Anti-corruption activist Arvind Kejriwal has been sworn in as the Indian capital's chief minister.