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Interpol Yet to Issue Red Notices Against Hasina and Allies

International Legal Frameworks Confronting Institutional Accountability By Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) In the wake of Bangladesh’s historic political transition in August 2024, the primary aspirations of civil society and the administration have centered on establishing good governance and ensuring…

ACC Faces Backlash Over Bengal Group Case Withdrawal

by Asif Showkat Kallol Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is facing mounting criticism after it abruptly withdrew a corruption case against Bengal Group chairman Abul Khair at the final stage before trial, raising serious concerns over the independence and integrity of…

Allegations of ‘Transfer Bribery’ Surfacing Against Former Interim Law Adviser in Bangladesh

By Sheikh Arif (Dhaka Bureau) A formal complaint has been lodged with Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) against Asif Nazrul, the former Law Adviser of the interim government, and his Personal Secretary (PS), Shamsuddin Masum. A Supreme Court lawyer officially submitted…