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 […]

Former Bangladesh police chief Benazir Ahmed's whereabouts unknown: Anti-corruption probe reveals property details

A law enforcement source said Benazir had left the country before a May 4 court order directing authorities to seize assets and freeze bank accounts of the former police chief and his family. The source said that there is talk that Benazir will now stay in Singapore. However, Pratham Alo could not independently confirm whether […]

Benazir Ahmed's family bought 4 apartments in Gulshan in a single day | Court orders confiscation of property

Apart from land and flats, the ACC found that Benazir Ahmed's wife and children owned shares in 19 establishments and three BO (beneficial owner account for share market business) accounts and savings certificates worth Tk 3 million. Following the ACC's appeal, Dhaka Senior Special Metropolitan Judge Aish Shams Jaglul Hossain on Sunday ordered the confiscation […]

Ron Haq Sikdar and Rick Haq Sikdar booked for money laundering: ACC files case against seven persons

It said former National Bank executive vice-chairman Mahfuzur Rahman, former managing directors Shah Abdul Bari and Choudhary Moshtaq Ahmed, former additional managing director A Wadud and ASM Bulbul helped Ron in the laundering. Meanwhile, the ACC accused Rick Haq of spending Tk 26.3 million over the limit using credit cards abroad from 2017 to 2021.

Former secretary Proshanto Kumar sent to jail on charges of acquiring illegal property: Dhaka court

A Dhaka court has sent former secretary Proshanto Kumar Roy to jail in a case registered against him for amassing wealth beyond his known sources of income. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge's Court Judge Mohammad Ash-Shams Joglul Hossain passed the order today, Sunday. Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Public Prosecutor (PP) Mir Ahmed Ali Salam confirmed the […]

High Court directs ACC to investigate allegations against former MP Parveen Haq Sikdar

Later, speaking to Prothom Alo, Mohammed Saeed Ahmed said that despite being a US citizen, Parveen Haq Sikdar fraudulently retained the MP post by hiding information from the state. According to the Constitution this is a crime. This is also a criminal offence. Despite being disqualified, he enjoyed facilities like duty-free cars, honorarium etc. as […]