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BB chief asks banks to recover stolen assets without yielding to political pressure
BB chief asks banks to recover stolen assets without yielding to political pressure
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Govt working to build safe, integrated transport system: Habibur Rashid
Charges framed against 36, including former land minister
Charges framed against 36, including former land minister
CHATTOGRAM, March 11, 2026 (BSS) – A Chattogram court today ordered the trial to begin by framing charges against 36 individuals, including former Awami League land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Jabed. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) filed the case over the embezzlement of Tk 25 crore from United Commercial Bank Limited (UCBL) and its smuggling abroad through hundi. The charges were framed by Chattogram Divisional Special Judge Mizanur Rahman. Earlier, the investigation officer of the case, ACC Head Office Deputy Director Md Mashiur Rahman, submitted the charge sheet to the Chattogram Metropolitan Senior Special Judge’s Court on January 5. The accused include former minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Jabed (56), his wife and former UCBL chairman Rukmila Zaman (46), and former directors Asifuzzaman Chowdhury (46) and Roksana Zaman Chowdhury (56). ACC Public Prosecutor (PP) Mokarram Hossain told BSS that the court has fixed April 5 for the next hearing. According to the charge sheet, Aramit Group protocol officer Farman Ullah Chowdhury obtained a Tk 25 crore loan from UCBL by falsely claiming himself to be the owner of a business entity named Vision Trading. Later, Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Jabed allegedly withdrew the funds through his employees, smuggled the money abroad through hundi and purchased property there. The embezzlement reportedly took place between October 13, 2019, and February 13, 2020. On July 24, 2025, ACC Deputy Director Md Mashiur Rahman filed the case against Jabed, his wife and 31 others at the Chattogram District Office-1. The investigating officer recommended dropping two deceased individuals — former UCBL credit in-charge Mohammad Abdul Awal and Jabed’s employee Kazi Mohammad Dildar Alam — from the proceedings. The charge sheet includes a total of 36 accused, of whom seven were identified during the investigation while the remaining 29 were named earlier.
DG urges a more transparent and accountable FSCD
DG urges a more transparent and accountable FSCD
Journalist Anis Alamgir gets bail in graft case
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Israeli strike on east Lebanon town kills 7: health ministry
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BEIRUT, Lebanon, March 11, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - An Israeli air strike killed seven people and wounded 18 others in an east Lebanon town on Wednesday, the Lebanese health ministry said, as the war in Lebanon entered its 10th day. "The Israeli enemy's air strikes this morning on the Bekaa resulted in the following toll in Tamnin al-Tahta: seven martyrs and 18 wounded," the ministry said. State media reported that the raid targeted "a building... inhabited by a Syrian family".
4 crore families to get family cards in 5 years: PM
4 crore families to get family cards in 5 years: PM
PM for finding ways to make Zakat management more effective
PM for finding ways to make Zakat management more effective
PM reduces use of lights, AC in his office to save electricity
PM reduces use of lights, AC in his office to save electricity
Govt issues circular making 9:00-9:40 am office attendance mandatory
Govt issues circular making 9:00-9:40 am office attendance mandatory
BB chief asks banks to recover stolen assets without yielding to political pressure
BB chief asks banks to recover stolen assets without yielding to political pressure
DHAKA, March 11, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor and Chairman of the Stolen Asset Recovery Taskforce (ARTF) Md Mostaqur Rahman today directed commercial banks to expedite the reclamation of assets smuggled abroad, underscoring the protection of ordinary depositors' interests as a paramount national priority.  Presiding over a high-level review meeting titled "Update of Civil Asset Recovery Status," the Governor was joined by the Head, Deputy Head, and Directors of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), alongside Managing Directors and Focal Points of the affected banks. During the session, Advisor Farhanul Ghani Chowdhury apprised the attendees of a strategic framework utilizing two distinct legal pathways for asset reclamation.  The Criminal Proceedings are being executed on a Government-to-Government (G2G) basis, primarily targeting the individuals involved for criminal prosecution.  In contrast, the Civil Proceedings mechanism employs specialized international asset recovery firms and litigation funders. This specialized route serves as the primary legal engine for the actual monetary recovery of funds for the affected commercial banks, ensuring that stolen capital is returned to the domestic financial system. The Taskforce reported significant progress in institutionalizing international partnerships required for cross-border recovery. Currently, 10 affected banks have signed 36 Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) with six international asset recovery firms. These NDAs function as the essential legal gateway, granting international experts the necessary access to sensitive bank data required to trace, evaluate, and secure assets in foreign jurisdictions. While approximately 60 percent of the NDA process has been successfully completed by the affected banks, Governor Rahman observed that state-owned commercial banks are currently lagging in their compliance.  He issued a stern directive for these state-owned entities to immediately accelerate their engagement in the NDA process.  Furthermore, all banks were instructed to provide comprehensive loan default data and evaluations to international firms without delay to facilitate the technical phase of the recovery operations. The civil recovery effort is initially prioritizing high-impact targets to maximize the restoration of bank liquidity.  Based on intelligence regarding the highest volume of defaulted loans and smuggled assets, six major industrial groups have been selected for the first phase of the civil recovery process.  These groups represent the most significant portion of the capital flight that has undermined the stability of the concerned financial institutions. Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman reiterated that the recovery of public money is an issue of financial stability and economic accountability.  To ensure the mission's integrity, he said that the restoration of funds belonging to ordinary citizens must remain the singular focus of all recovery efforts. He declared an absolute policy of zero tolerance regarding any political meddling in the asset recovery process. He also instructed Managing Directors to contact with him directly if they face any external political pressure. He pledged to personally confront and handle such interference to protect the bank's interests. Bank boards and Managing Directors are also required to take full accountability and play a proactive, leading role in managing civil proceedings for their respective institutions, he added. Concluding the meeting, the Governor outlined a broader roadmap for the Taskforce.  Upon the successful completion of the first phase involving the top six defaulter groups, he said, Bangladesh Bank plans to launch an expansive second phase.  This subsequent stage will target more than 100 additional cases of large-scale asset smuggling and significant loan defaults, signaling a long-term commitment to restoring discipline within the nation’s banking sector, he added.
51.7pc growth of remittance inflow till March 10
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Selling of livestock products launched in Narail for Ramadan
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Spice mill, restaurant fined Tk 2.05 lakh in Cumilla
Spice mill, restaurant fined Tk 2.05 lakh in Cumilla
CUMILLA, March 11, 2026 (BSS) - The National Consumer Rights Protection Department has fined two establishments a total of Taka 2.05 lakh during a market surveillance drive in Cumilla Sadar upazila aimed at preventing the production and sale of adulterated and unhygienic food products during the holy month of Ramadan and the upcoming Eid. According to officials, the raid was conducted from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm on Wednesday in Bakhrabad and Kuchaitoli areas. During the operation, authorities inspected a spice mill in Bakhrabad where they found a large quantity of spoiled and insect-infested peppers being mixed with good quality peppers before being ground into powder. Officials also discovered that pepper and turmeric were being stored and crushed on a dirty floor in an extremely unhygienic environment. Following these findings, Al-Amin Food Grain Spice Mill was fined Taka 2 lakh under the Consumer Rights Protection Act, 2009. In the same drive, a restaurant named Bakhrabad Matir Hadi was fined Taka 5,000 for storing stale yeast and preparing food in an unhygienic environment. The operation was led by Md. Kausar Mia, Assistant Director of the Cumilla District Office of the Department of Consumer Rights Protection. District Safe Food Officer Md. Jewel Mia, Sample Collector Md. Nazmus Shakib and Office Assistant Farida Yasmin were present during the drive. A team from the district police provided overall support. Assistant Director Md. Kausar Mia said that such drives will continue regularly to prevent the production and sale of adulterated and unhealthy food in local markets.
Selling of livestock products launched in Narail for Ramadan
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3 associates of 'Boro Sazzad' arrested in Ctg; firearms recovered
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