Bangladesh
Allegations of Tk 120 Billion Cross-Border Money Laundering Surface Against Former Environment Adviser
Former adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan is under ACC scrutiny for an alleged Tk 120 billion laundering scheme spanning the US, Dubai, and Azerbaijan. Allegations include project fraud and shell firms.
Bangladesh
BNP Takes Top Posts, AL Wins Majority in Lakshmipur Bar Polls Despite Boycott Call
BNP-backed candidates secured the presidency and secretary posts in the Lakshmipur Bar election, while Awami League-supported lawyers won 8 other seats despite an earlier boycott declaration.
Bangladesh
ICT ‘Case Trade’ Scandal: Ousted Chief Prosecutor Accused as Bank Slips Surface
Investigation reveals how ICT’s Tajul Islam allegedly used July uprising cases for extortion. Bank deposit slips and internal whistleblower claims point to a massive financial "settlement trade."
Bangladesh
Sheikh Hasina Calls Awami League Leaders to Return Home, Prepare for Action
Sheikh Hasina has ordered the Awami League working committee to return to Bangladesh and launch protests, calling the recent election illegitimate and the ban on her party "entirely unlawful."
Bangladesh
Five Banned from National Press Club Over Slogans; Decision Sparks Outrage
The National Press Club has banned five individuals for chanting slogans on Feb 21. Rights groups and senior journalists have condemned the move as an "illegal" strike against free expression.