Dipan Nandy

Staff Reporter, The Daily Star

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.

1d ago

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.

1w ago

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.

1w ago

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

1w ago

Here's how Dhaka is gearing up for Eid celebrations

An overview of the city's festive preparations and excitement.

1w ago

Another Eid without Shishu Park

On Monday noon, Arohi Hasnat stood with a forlorn look in front of Dhaka Shishu Park, accompanied by her mother, Sharmin Hasnat.

2w ago

The slow death of DSCC’s homeopathy clinics

The walls of the dilapidated single-storey building are crumbling, with plaster peeling away.

2w ago

Assets of Hasina, family, AL: Court orders to freeze Tk 600cr

A Dhaka court yesterday ordered the confiscation of Sudha Sadan, a property registered to Sheikh Hasina’s children, and immovable assets of Sheikh Rehana and Radwan Mujib Siddiq.

1m ago
April 12, 2025
April 12, 2025

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.

April 5, 2025
April 5, 2025

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.

April 4, 2025
April 4, 2025

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.

April 1, 2025
April 1, 2025

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

March 30, 2025
March 30, 2025

Here's how Dhaka is gearing up for Eid celebrations

An overview of the city's festive preparations and excitement.

March 30, 2025
March 30, 2025

Another Eid without Shishu Park

On Monday noon, Arohi Hasnat stood with a forlorn look in front of Dhaka Shishu Park, accompanied by her mother, Sharmin Hasnat.

March 29, 2025
March 29, 2025

The slow death of DSCC’s homeopathy clinics

The walls of the dilapidated single-storey building are crumbling, with plaster peeling away.

March 12, 2025
March 12, 2025

Assets of Hasina, family, AL: Court orders to freeze Tk 600cr

A Dhaka court yesterday ordered the confiscation of Sudha Sadan, a property registered to Sheikh Hasina’s children, and immovable assets of Sheikh Rehana and Radwan Mujib Siddiq.

March 10, 2025
March 10, 2025

Marriage tax: a short-lived revenue initiative by DSCC

The marriage tax imposed by the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) was officially repealed on January 21, 2025, after being in effect for just over a year.

March 8, 2025
March 8, 2025

Marriage tax: A short-lived revenue initiative by DSCC

DSCC would charge Tk 200 for a remarriage if the existing wife was mentally unstable or unable to bear children