Khaleda Zia, Former Bangladesh PM, Dies at 80
Khaleda Zia, the first female prime minister of Bangladesh, has died aged 80. Her legacy is defined by economic growth, female empowerment, and a decades-long political feud with rival Sheikh Hasina.
Category : Search result: Bangladesh corruption
Bangladesh's Khaleda Zia, Former PM, Dies Aged 80
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female prime minister, has died aged 80. Her legacy is defined by economic growth, female empowerment, and a bitter, decades-long political rivalry with Sheikh Hasina.
Gojek co-founder on trial for $125bn corruption scandal
Nadiem Makarim, co-founder of Gojek and former Indonesian minister, stands trial accused of corruption in a $125bn school Chromebook procurement scandal. Could face life imprisonment.
Huge Crowds Attend Funeral of Bangladesh's Khaleda Zia
Massive crowds gather in Dhaka for the funeral of former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia. The nation observes three days of mourning as a key political era ends. Read the full story.
Former Bangladeshi PM Khaleda Zia dies at 80
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female PM and archrival of Sheikh Hasina, has died aged 80. Her political journey, marked by imprisonment and a bitter rivalry, shaped a generation of politics. Read the full story.
Delhi protests over Bangladesh lynching strain India ties
Hundreds protested outside Bangladesh's High Commission in Delhi over the lynching of a Hindu man, escalating diplomatic tensions. Read the latest on the fallout.
India Protests After Hindu Man Lynched in Bangladesh
Protests erupt in New Delhi after a Hindu man is lynched in Bangladesh, straining relations between the neighbours. Explore the diplomatic fallout and regional implications.
Student leader shot in Bangladesh pre-election violence
Prominent student and labour organiser Muhammad Motaleb Sikdar shot in Khulna. Attack follows deadly unrest triggered by another leader's murder, raising fears for February elections.
Bangladesh student leader shot in Khulna attack
A prominent student organiser in Bangladesh has been shot in a daylight attack, escalating political violence ahead of February's election. Read the latest on the unrest.
Corruption 'Hiding in Plain Sight' on UK High Streets
A Labour MP warns corruption is rife on UK high streets, as the government launches a new anti-corruption strategy. Read how dirty money affects businesses and taxpayers.
Civil servant fined $1m for 10-year salary fraud
A Kuwaiti civil servant has been ordered to repay over $1m after being paid for a decade without working. The case highlights a global issue of public sector fraud.
Siddiq: Bangladesh corruption verdict is 'flawed and farcical'
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq denounces a two-year prison sentence from a Bangladeshi court as politically motivated. The UK government does not recognise the verdict. Read the full story.
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq gets two-year jail term in Bangladesh
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq has been given a two-year prison sentence by a Bangladesh court for corruption. Discover the details of the trial and its political implications.
UK Labour MP Tulip Siddiq sentenced by Bangladesh court
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq receives a two-year prison sentence from a Bangladeshi court on corruption charges, which she denies as politically motivated. Read the full story.
UK MP Tulip Siddiq sentenced by Bangladesh court
Bangladesh court sentences UK Labour MP Tulip Siddiq to two years in prison in absentia for defamation. The case involves a 2019 interview. Read the full story.
Labour MP's Aunt Jailed in Bangladesh Political Crackdown
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq reveals her aunt has been imprisoned in Bangladesh in what critics call a politically motivated case. Read the full story on the UK political fallout.
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq jailed for two years in Bangladesh
Labour MP and former Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq receives a two-year prison sentence in Bangladesh on corruption charges. Read the full details of the case and its political implications.
Tulip Siddiq faces 10-year sentence in Bangladesh trial
Former City Minister Tulip Siddiq could receive a decade-long prison sentence in a high-profile Bangladesh corruption case. Read the latest on the trial and its potential impact on UK politics.
Zelensky aide resigns over $100m corruption scandal
Andriy Yermak, President Zelensky's right-hand man, steps down after a major corruption probe into a £76m embezzlement scheme. Read the latest developments.
Ukraine corruption scandal rocks Zelensky administration
Zelensky's chief of staff resigns amid €100 million energy fraud probe. Discover how this crisis impacts Ukraine's war effort and plays into Kremlin propaganda.
Ukraine's second most powerful man in corruption probe
Anti-corruption investigators raid home of Zelensky's chief of staff Andrii Yermak, piling pressure on Ukraine's leadership during wartime. Read the latest developments.
Zelenskiy Aide Resigns in Ukrainian Corruption Scandal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirms his chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, has resigned after anti-corruption agencies searched his home. Follow the latest developments.
Zelensky chief of staff raided in $100m probe
Ukrainian president's right-hand man Andriy Yermak faces raids in major anti-corruption investigation. Discover how this scandal impacts peace talks and Western support.
Zelenskyy aide's home searched in corruption probe
Ukrainian anti-corruption agents search home of President Zelenskyy's chief aide Andriy Yermak in nuclear energy kickback investigation. Get the latest developments.
Anti-Corruption Raids Target Zelenskyy Chief of Staff
Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies raid home and office of President Zelenskyy's chief of staff, Andrii Yermak. A significant development as Ukraine battles Russian invasion. Read the latest details.
Zelenskyy aide's home searched in anti-graft probe
Ukrainian authorities search properties of President Zelenskyy's chief of staff Andriy Yermak in anti-corruption investigation. Full cooperation confirmed as political pressure mounts.
Bangladesh's Hasina gets 21 years in land corruption case
Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to 21 years in prison for land corruption. Her children also convicted as trials conducted in absentia. Read the full details.
Arrest Warrants for Nestlé Execs Over KitKat Safety
Bangladeshi authorities issue arrest warrants for senior Nestlé executives after tests reveal KitKat bars are 'substandard' and a public health risk. Discover the full story behind the food safety scandal.
70 Convictions in NY Public Housing Bribery Case
A decade-long New York public housing bribery scheme concludes with 70 convictions after the largest single-day bribery takedown in US Justice Department history. Discover the full story.
Earthquake stops play in Bangladesh-Ireland Test
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake disrupted the Test match between Bangladesh and Ireland in Dhaka. Play was halted before Bangladesh built a commanding lead. Read the full story.
Page 1 of 4