UK-based investigators are assessing how they might assist with inquiries into alleged large-scale corruption in Bangladesh, UK-based Sky News reported.
This development follows remarks from Bangladesh’s interim leader, who claimed that Labour MP Tulip Siddiq had "wealth left behind" in the country and "should be held accountable."
Tulip resigned as Minister for Anti-Corruption in January after being named in corruption investigations launched by Bangladeshi authorities.
A spokesperson for the London MP stated that she "categorically denies the allegations" and has "not been contacted regarding these matters."
B’desh seeks stronger economic ties with China under BRI
From 25 February to 6 March, at the invitation of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee (IDCPC), a 21-member delegation from Bangladesh—including representatives from political parties, student leaders, scholars, and journalists — visited China. This marked the first occasion on which China extended an official invitation to a large, cross-sectoral Bangladeshi delegation, an event that has been described as a significant diplomatic milestone in China-Bangladesh relations.
Law fails as drug lords thrive in Lakhsam, Monohorganj
Investigative Desk: A silent epidemic is gripping the heartland of Bangladesh, where the picturesque rural landscape masks a grim reality: a growing drug crisis that is devastating the youth, eroding social values, and plunging communities into despair. Cannabis and methamphetamine, particularly the potent Yaba tablets, have infiltrated these once-tranquil villages, ensnaring adolescents as young as 13 in a relentless cycle of addiction. The most vulnerable age group, between 13 and 22 years, is experiencing alarming rates of substance abuse.Bangladesh’s revolution, and why I voted against assisted dying
After a flying visit to Dhaka, I am brought back to earth by inquisitive schoolchildren, angry protesters and a harrowing tale from a constituent...By Rupa Huq
2 persons detained with gold bars in Chuadanga
Chuadanga Correspondent: BGB of Chuadanga battalion detained two persons along with 18 illegal gold bars (weighing 2 kg 411 grams) worth about tk. 2,93,78,231 from Purbasha Paribahan in front of Chuadanga BGB Battalion on Chuadanga -Jhinedah road in Chuadanga district on March 4 at about 1 am. The arrested persons are Rafiqul Islam (42), son of the late Khodabox of Pirpurkullah village in Damurhuda upazila of the district, and Liton Khan (26), son of Moslem Uddin of Hossainpur village in Debidwar upazila of Comilla district.CR Abrar sworn in as new adviser
Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar, popularly known as CR Abrar, a retired Professor at Dhaka University's International Relations (IR) Department, has sworn in as an adviser to the incumbent Interim Government.The newly inducted adviser also took the oath of secrecy there. Chief Advisor Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus and advisors, leaders of political parties and oth...
President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath to the new advisor at the Bangabhaban Durbar Hall at about 11am.
