Tag: ACC
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Former BFIU chief Masood Biswas arrested
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested former Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) chief Masood Biswas. ACC Deputy Director Aktarul Islam disclosed through a text message on Saturday that they arrested him from the capital with the help of the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP).
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Reforms Commission recommendations: Decisions should be through discussion
The commissions interacted extensively with experts and individuals from various sectors of society before finalizing their recommendations. Some commissions also sought input from the public through opinion polls. Although they did not engage in direct discussions with political parties, written proposals were sought, and many parties responded with their own suggestions. Debate and disagreement over…
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Former NBR member Matiur Rahman, wife arrested
Former National Board of Revenue (NBR) member Matiur Rahman and his first wife, former upazila chairman Laila Kaniz, have been arrested by the Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Branch (DB). DMP deputy commissioner (media and public relations) Muhammad Talebur Rahman confirmed the arrest, which took place in Dhaka’s Bashundhara on Wednesday morning. The couple faces several cases…
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4 commissions will submit reports today: Reform Commission will propose independent police commission
The Police Reform Commission is preparing to make a proposal to create an independent commission for the police department. According to the draft report of the commission, Bangladesh Police will be run through this commission. Two members each from the ruling party and the opposition will be members of the commission. Sources in the Police…
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Court ordered to confiscate flat, land and plot of Nafeez Sarafat family
According to ACC and court sources, the commission’s deputy director Masudur Rahman filed a petition in the court, seeking attachment of immovable properties held by the three individuals. Hearing the arguments on the petition, the court ordered the concerned authorities to confiscate the property of specific persons. PP Mahmood Hossain Jahangir argued in favor of…
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Dr. Yunus raised his voice against the money laundering allegations and court proceedings
A total of 176 employees of Grameen Telecom filed over 100 cases for their dividends and took the matter to the High Court. Grameen Telecom later negotiated with them. According to Dr. Yunus' lawyers, the Grameen Telecom employees withdrew the case in May 2022 after receiving payment as per the settlement. Later, ACC filed a…
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Court appoints administrator for confiscated immovable properties of Benazir Ahmed
Speaking to Prothom Alo, PP Mahmud Hossain said the ACC has appealed to the court today, Thursday, to appoint administrators to look after the confiscated immovable properties of Benazir Ahmed and his wife and children. After hearing, the court accepted the appeal of ACC. The court also issued an order to provide information about the…
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Mirza Fakhrul alleged that Benazir Ahmed supported the Awami League to remain in power
He said, “She (Benazir Ahmed) was the RAB director general during the election. She had publicly said, 'Vote for the government and the party that is developing and wants to develop, we are in favour of development.'” Speaking about Benazir Ahmed, Mirza Fakhrul said, “She perpetrated atrocities on the opposition party. She carried out illegal…
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Unchecked abuse of power by higher officials gives rise to 'Frankenstein-like personalities' and weakens state accountability: TIB
According to the press release, the organisation demanded decisive legal action against those who aided such abuses and compensation for those who were forced to sell their land by the former police chief. Reports suggest that the former IGP used fear and hostage-taking tactics to sell land, mainly targeting minorities. He reportedly hired his own…
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How do people like Benazir leave the country as soon as investigation into their assets begins?
How do people like Benazir leave the country as soon as investigation into their assets begins?
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Benazir did not take government permission before buying the land
The ACC investigation has now revealed that Benazir Ahmed, his wife and their three daughters own large amounts of land, flats, companies and shares in companies. Most of these assets have been acquired during their service tenure. This includes Joint Stock Company Savana Natural Park and Farm registered on May 10, 2022 in Gopalganj, Savana…
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Why is Benazir being ignored?
The Anti-Corruption Commission has become very active against former police chief Benazir Ahmed. It seems that they are trying their best to catch her. The speed with which orders have been issued to seize her property shows that she will not be spared. So has the government ignored Benazir? But why? Has the government really…
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Dhaka court imposes travel ban on police officer amid corruption probe
The ACC told the court that it is currently investigating Uttam Kumar, posted in RAB-2, who is accused of amassing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. Uttam Kumar did not appear despite being summoned by the ACC. Moreover, he was served a notice to submit details of his assets, but later he withdrew…
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1.26 billion taka deposited and withdrawn from bank account of NSI officer's wife – ACC case update
Akram opened a business firm in his wife's name in 2008 to legalise his illegal assets. However, according to the ACC report, there are no valid documents of that business. The ACC analysed the transaction history of 25 bank accounts and found that such a large amount of transactions is not commensurate with the size…
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If Benazir is found guilty, what punishment will she be given?
If Benazir is found guilty, what punishment will she be given?