Inquiry against him ongoing over acquiring wealth beyond known sources of income
The Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday decided to file a case against 67 individuals, including the former chairman of S Alam Group, over allegations of loan fraud and embezzlement of about Tk 10,500 crore from Islami Bank through abuse of power and influence.
The Anti-Corruption Commission is set to gain authority to investigate corruption involving Bangladeshi citizens both at home and abroad, as well as foreign nationals residing in the country.
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an investigation into alleged corruption by individuals, financial institutions, industrial groups, and loan defaulters during the Awami League’s 15-year tenure, which it claims led to the destruction of the country’s financial system.
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has initiated another formal inquiry into allegations of corruption and irregularities, including illegal amassing of wealth, abuse of authority, and favouritism, against five more senior officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR).
Mohammed Saiful Alam and his family have acquired vast wealth at home and abroad, using money siphoned off through loans taken in the name of front companies
The Anti-Corruption Commission has ramped up its activities following the ouster of prime minister Sheikh Hasina on August 5 last year. The commission has completed investigations and filed cases against Hasina and several senior Awami League leaders after their removal in a mass uprising.
Police yesterday arrested Prof Shibli Rubayat-Ul Islam, the former chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC).
The Anti-Corruption Commission Reform Commission has proposed forming an independent internal disciplinary division to address corruption within the ACC. It has also called for the creation of a high-powered task force to identify and take swift action against corrupt ACC staff.
The Anti-Corruption Commission has ramped up its activities following the ouster of prime minister Sheikh Hasina on August 5 last year. The commission has completed investigations and filed cases against Hasina and several senior Awami League leaders after their removal in a mass uprising.
Police yesterday arrested Prof Shibli Rubayat-Ul Islam, the former chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC).
The Anti-Corruption Commission Reform Commission has proposed forming an independent internal disciplinary division to address corruption within the ACC. It has also called for the creation of a high-powered task force to identify and take swift action against corrupt ACC staff.
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Reform Commission yesterday proposed significant changes to the ACC’s structure and operations, while also recommending some constitutional amendments to stop power abuse by the government of the day.
Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her daughter, Saima Wazed (Putul), have been sued for irregularities in the allocation of plots under the Purbachal New Town project.
Iftekharuzzaman, the executive director of Transparency International Bangladesh and also the head of the anti-corruption reform commission, recently shared with The Daily Star updates on the commission’s activities.
The reform commission for the Anti-Corruption Commission is focused on amending the ACC structure and related laws to enhance its capacity, efficiency, and independence.
The Anti-Corruption Commission has written to the Election Commission and the home ministry urging action against 24 former ministers and lawmakers who held foreign citizenship while serving in office.
The Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday filed cases against nine individuals, including two former cabinet members of the Awami League government, two lawmakers, and a former deputy governor of Bangladesh Bank, over illegal wealth amounting to Tk 2,384.70 crore.
Law Affairs Adviser Prof Asif Nazrul yesterday accused the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and the judiciary of being subservient to the Awami League during its time in power, alleging that they failed to ensure justice and accountability in most cases.
