Crime & Corruption

R&H projects: 15 contractors suck crores of Taka

TDS Desk: Fifteen contracting firms secured nearly 90 percent of Roads and Highways Department (RHD) projects from FY 2011–12 to FY 2023–24, receiving contracts worth Tk750 billion out of a

4.8 lakh narcotics cases pending despite deadline

Staff Correspondent: Despite legal provisions for quick resolution, more than 4.8 lakh narcotics cases have been pending across the country as of March 31 this year, according to a Supreme

Quader amassed thousands of crores thru’ nomination and committee trade

TDS Desk: Obaidul Quader served as the General Secretary of the Awami League for over 10 years. He holds a unique record of being elected to this position for three

Railway employee detained for ‘raping’ passenger in train toilet

Staff Correspondent: A female passenger was raped inside the toilet of Rangpur Express train on Wednesday in the Kamalapur Railway Station area. The incident occurred around 9:15 am on Wednesday

Action against Tulip based on specific info: ACC Chairman

Staff Correspondent: The corruption case against former UK minister Tulip Siddiq is based on specific evidence and information, not harassment, Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Mohammad Abdul Momen has said. He

Khulna, Barishal on top list of women abusing

TDS Desk: The rate of women being subjected to violence by their partners or husbands is significantly higher in disaster-prone areas of Bangladesh, with Barishal and Khulna topping the list.