July Movement Activist Accuses Former ICT Chief Prosecutor Tajul of Corruption
A participant in the July mass uprising has raised serious allegations of corruption and misconduct against former International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) chief prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam and several prosecutors associated with him.
Massive Cost Overrun: Tk 79,834 Crore Added to 65 Projects
During the one-and-a-half-year tenure of the interim government, the cost of 65 development projects was increased by Tk 79,834 crore, which many economists consider the result of “wasteful” and questionable re-evaluations. The initial combined cost of these projects was Tk 2,24,000 crore; after revision, the expenditure increased by 35.67 percent to Tk 3,04,000 crore.
Convicted Bureaucrat Ismail Zabiullah Appointed Adviser with Ministerial Rank
A former secretary, Md. Ismail Zabiullah, who was sentenced to 13 years in prison in a case of illegal wealth accumulation, has been appointed as an adviser to the Prime Minister with the rank of full minister by the new government.
No Real Improvement in Bangladesh’s Corruption Ranking Due to Reform Inaction: TIB
Bangladesh ranks 13th among the world’s most corrupt countries. With a score of 24 out of 100, Bangladesh stands at 13th position among 182 countries. In terms of overall ranking, Bangladesh is placed 150th. Last year, Bangladesh was ranked 14th.
No Asset Declarations from Yunus Government Advisers Even After One and a Half Years
More than a year and a half later, reality tells a very different story. Not a single adviser’s asset declaration has been made public. The question now being asked is whether those promises were merely rhetorical.
Allocation of 140 Crore in Short Time: Risk of Corruption under the Name of Referendum?
For campaign activities related to the referendum to be held alongside the upcoming Thirteenth National Parliamentary Election, an allocation of BDT 138.57 crore has been given to six ministries Culture, Religious Affairs, Information, Local Government, Social Welfare, and Women and Children Affairs. Questions have arisen as to how, through which programs, and in what manner the ministries will be able to spend such a large amount of money just 16 days before the election.
Sudden Wealth Accumulation Puts NCP Leaders Under Public Scrutiny
So far, the National Citizen Party (NCP) has nominated 44 candidates for the upcoming national parliamentary election. This number may decrease later due to an alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami. According to affidavits submitted to the Election Commission, four of these 44 candidates are millionaires, while the rest lag behind in terms of income and assets.
Even after a year, the advisers’ income and asset statements have not been published
There was an opportunity for the Muhammad Yunus–led government, which came to power through a movement, to set an example of transparency and accountability.
One Year On, Corruption Still Pervades State Institutions
Despite the passage of one year under the interim administration led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, people across Bangladesh continue to face persistent corruption while accessing public services. From land registration offices to the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA), from water supply agencies to the judiciary, service seekers allege that bribes, speed money, and harassment remain routine.
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