Tag: Corruption
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EXTRA DIG’s ‘Endless’ Wealth, Real Estate Business, Resort
According to the information available on the official website of Anand Police Housing Society, this project was started in 2007. Since then, around 1,200 bighas of land in Rupganj have been registered in the name of this project. Several relevant sources say that Ghazi Mozammel started buying lands in 2006. A year later, he formed…
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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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Massive corruption in Tk 730m project
DLS officials say that at least 9 officers and 40 employees are required to run the lab. However, there was no mention of the manpower required in the project. As a result, despite the completion of the project, it is not possible to start the lab. Project director Mokbul Hossain told Prothom Alo that he…
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Former DMP commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia's wife owns plots, flats and lands in Dhaka
In this connection, Asaduzzaman Miya told Pratham Alo that out of the 21 kattha land in Aftabnagar, he owned seven kattha and the remaining land was owned by his two sisters-in-law. The former police officer claimed that he had never committed any irregularities in his professional life, but a gang had filed a charge against…
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The disease called Benzies | Prothom Alo
It is a chronic disease, it is contagious, and like any other dangerous disease, prevention is better than cure. Once this infection spreads its strong tentacles, it is often untreatable. It squeezes the life blood out of all morality, honesty, integrity or any such values and principles. It is a deadly disease, Benjis. Given the…
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Benazir obtained PhD degree from DU despite not having the enrolment qualification
According to her BA (pass) certificate, Benazir got 517 marks out of 1,100, which is less than 50 per cent. But she mentioned in the application that she had scored 301 marks out of 500 in the degree or equivalent examination. The passing year in her degree (pass) certificate was 1982, but she mentioned the…
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Benazir Ahmed's Jihad against Corruption: Exposing the double life of a senior police officer
The Jugantor report said the expiry date of the renewed passport was October 13, 2015. Before the expiry, he had got his passport renewed as a private sector service holder. RAB Director General Benazir Ahmed renewed her passport once again in 2016 as a private sector service holder. However, the passport office objected to it…
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The court ordered the confiscation of 8 flats and 25 acres of land belonging to Benazir and her family
A Dhaka court in its third order ordered the relevant authorities to confiscate eight more flats and 25 acres of land registered in the name of former police chief Benazir Ahmed, his wife and daughters. The court also ordered the confiscation of his shares in private company Citizen Television and apparel company Tiger Craft Apparels…
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Corruption a hindrance to business, corrective measures needed: IBFB
He described the budget as realistic and implementable, but stressed the need for good governance and proper monitoring to overcome the challenges. Further, he emphasized on clear direction and planning in the budget to enhance efficiency, transparency, accountability and overall monitoring standards. The IBFB expressed concern about the inflation target set in the proposed budget.…
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Upazila chairmen are ahead of MPs in acquiring assets: TIB
TIB Outreach and Communication Director Md Tauhidul Islam released details of the affidavits of the candidates. According to TIB analysis, candidates from Cumilla, Feni and Khulna regions have higher average income and real estate. The real estate of candidates from Barishal, Khulna and Cumilla regions saw an increase in the last five years. TIB said…
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BNP Secretary General Fakhrul criticized the budget that favors the rich in FY 2024-25
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday alleged that the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 has made provision for a fresh plunder of the country's wealth. Speaking at a seminar, he accused Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of covering up the possibility of money laundering by making a remark about using bait…
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Corruption charges against Aziz Ahmed and Benazir Ahmed broke the government's complacency
The US has official relations with the Awami League government. However, these relations have not reached the level of close friendship. On the contrary, these relations have been full of tension at times. On 10 December 2021, the US imposed sanctions on seven officers of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and police, including Benazir Ahmed,…
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The district administration took over Savannah Eco Resort owned by former Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed
According to the ACC, Benazir Ahmed constructed the Savannah Eco Resort and Natural Park on 621 bighas of land in Baragitol Upazila of Sadar Upazila while she was the director general of the Rapid Action Battalion from 2015 to 2020 and the Inspector General of Police from 2020 to 2022. Locals claim that people from…
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Denial of responsibility does not automatically grant impunity
Denial of responsibility does not automatically grant impunity
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US-Bangladesh trade relations: Insights from former US diplomat Atul Keshap
Prothom Hello , A business-friendly environment is the key to attracting FDI. When Washington talks about a business-friendly environment, apart from regulatory issues, the issue of corruption is also a major concern. The US-Bangladesh Council promotes competitive and transparent business in Bangladesh. So did you raise the issue of creating a more business-friendly environment during…