Rise in culex population: Mosquito menace grips Dhaka
Abdullah Abbas, a resident of Dilu Road, uses mosquito repellents daily in a desperate attempt to protect his family from the worsening mosquito situation in Dhaka.
9 May 2025, 20:12 PM
S Alam, associates laundered money thru shell firms
Mohammed Saiful Alam and his family have acquired vast wealth at home and abroad, using money siphoned off through loans taken in the name of front companies
7 May 2025, 19:37 PM
Tribute to July uprising: Drone show lights up Dhaka's sky
In 12 vivid motifs, the July uprising came alive, tracing the heroism of Abu Sayed and the stirring role of women in the movement
14 April 2025, 13:43 PM
Welcoming Bangla New Year 1432 in the spirit of ‘Swadesh’
The programme commenced at Dhanmondi's Rabindra Sarobar at 6:00am with a performance by artists from Bengal Parampara Sangeetalay
14 April 2025, 02:27 AM
451 cases filed in 2024, highest in 5 years
Following the ouster of the Awami League government on August 5, the Anti-Corruption Commission has significantly increased its activities, as the number of cases filed, charge sheets approved, and complaints investigated in 2024 surpassed those of the past five years, according to the commission’s draft annual report.
11 April 2025, 20:15 PM
Tk 10cr for a food court, Tk 1cr for toilet!
The Dhaka South City Corporation has undertaken a nearly Tk 900 crore project to restore, renovate, and beautify four canals -- Shyampur, Jirani, Manda, and Kalunagar -- to mitigate waterlogging in Dhaka.
4 April 2025, 21:17 PM
Ex-EC secy Helal under scrutiny for Rohingya NID scam
The Anti-Corruption Commission has launched an investigation into financial transactions that allegedly enabled 55,310 displaced Rohingyas to obtain Bangladesh’s national identity cards and irregularities in the 2018 parliamentary elections.
3 April 2025, 23:08 PM
Families flock to Dhaka’s Eid fair for shopping and fun
Since morning, the fair has drawn large crowds, with families enjoying shopping, capturing moments through photos, and soaking in the festive spirit
1 April 2025, 11:21 AM
ACC convictions hit 8-yr low
This marks a sharp decline from a 57.18 percent conviction rate in 2023, a 10 percent drop in one year
3 February 2025, 18:00 PM
A celebration of knowledge
On a bright morning filled with the promise of spring, the Ekushey Boi Mela sprang to life, drawing in crowds eager to celebrate literature and culture.
3 February 2025, 18:00 PM
The wait is over!
The atmosphere around Dhaka University was filled with a special energy yesterday, reflected in the streets and the eager faces of visitors.
1 February 2025, 21:51 PM
Ekushey Boi Mela kicks off
As soon as the clock struck 5:00pm and the gates of Suhrawardy Udyan opened, enthusiastic book lovers poured into the fairgrounds, exploring the vast collection of literary works
1 February 2025, 13:45 PM
Curtain lifts on Boi Mela today
The month-long festival of books, begins today.
31 January 2025, 21:08 PM
Form task force to combat graft within ACC
The Anti-Corruption Commission Reform Commission has proposed forming an independent internal disciplinary division to address corruption within the ACC. It has also called for the creation of a high-powered task force to identify and take swift action against corrupt ACC staff.
27 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Promote ACC hotline, public engagement
The Anti-Corruption Commission Reform Commission has urged the ACC to formulate a detailed strategy to combat corruption, proposing short-term, medium-term, and long-term action plans.
25 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Ziaul Ahsan got Antiguan citizenship for $2 lakh
Ex-Major General Ziaul Ahsan and his family members got the citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda by spending $200,000 and investing another $1.35 million in the twin-island state in the eastern Caribbean Sea, investigators said yesterday.
23 January 2025, 18:00 PM
ACC offices, special courts in all districts
The Anti-Corruption Commission Reform Commission has proposed a nationwide expansion of the ACC’s activities to strengthen the anti-graft body’s operations.
23 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Political parties: Elect leaders by secret ballot
Two reform commissions have proposed changing laws to ensure democracy within political parties and promote transparency and integrity in their financing, including election funding.
16 January 2025, 18:02 PM
Cut bureaucracy, boost autonomy
The commission proposed 47 recommendations focusing on institutional, financial, and operational reforms
16 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Corruption in ACC: 238 officials punished over last 16 years
The Anti-Corruption Commission has penalised 238 officials and staff members over the past 16 years for offences including extortion, fraud, bribery, and corruption. The disciplinary actions ranged from dismissals and forced retirements to demotions and salary reductions.
11 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Where did Tk 10.77cr come from?
Around 83 percent of the declared income of Iqbalur Rahim, former whip of the National Parliament and ex-MP of the Dinajpur-3 constituency, remains untraceable, found an ACC investigation.
7 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Dual citizenship: ACC seeks info on govt employees
After former ministers and lawmakers, the Anti-Corruption Commission is now enquiring about government employees’ dual citizenship.
1 January 2025, 18:00 PM
ACC to probe BB reserve heist
The Anti-Corruption Commission of Bangladesh is set to initiate an inquiry into allegations of corruption linked to the 2016 cyber heist that stole $101 million from Bangladesh Bank’s account.
30 December 2024, 20:52 PM
ACC can’t deliver without changes in politics, bureaucracy
Iftekharuzzaman, the executive director of Transparency International Bangladesh and also the head of the anti-corruption reform commission, recently shared with The Daily Star updates on the commission’s activities.
25 December 2024, 20:37 PM
Reform commission: ACC overhaul, amendments to law to be proposed
The reform commission for the Anti-Corruption Commission is focused on amending the ACC structure and related laws to enhance its capacity, efficiency, and independence.
25 December 2024, 18:10 PM
Dual citizenship: ACC for action against 24 ex- ministers, MPs
The Anti-Corruption Commission has written to the Election Commission and the home ministry urging action against 24 former ministers and lawmakers who held foreign citizenship while serving in office.
24 December 2024, 18:32 PM
ALL three hospitals run by DSCC: Limping along due to shortage of manpower, limited resources
Acute manpower shortages, underutilised facilities, and the plights of patients -- these are the things this correspondent observed while visiting all three hospitals under Dhaka South City Corporation.
20 December 2024, 21:06 PM
ACC sues Benazir, wife, two daughters
Housewife Jissan Mirza reportedly owns immovable and movable assets worth approximately Tk 11.5 crore.
15 December 2024, 18:00 PM