The untold chapters of Dr. Yunus’s one-and-a-half-year rule are gradually beginning to surface. Following the fall of the Awami League government through an unprecedented mass uprising on August 5, '24, the leaders of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement placed Dr. Yunus in power.

​The people of the country hoped that a civil society government led by Dr. Yunus would establish good governance, eliminate discrimination, and build a corruption-free nation. However, Yunus’s one-and-a-half-year tenure turned out to be the worst period of governance in the history of Bangladesh. Instead of good governance, the Yunus government established a reign of arbitrariness and irregularities, and rather than eliminating discrimination, Yunus created new inequalities. But the most terrifying aspect of Yunus’s regime was corruption and looting.

​In just one and a half years, the extent of looting committed by Yunus, his advisors, and assistants broke all past records of corruption. Recently, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) was newly reconstituted. Following the formation of the new commission, various corruption allegations are being taken into account, and preliminary investigations are being conducted.

​These investigations show that the highest number of corruption complaints have been filed against ministers, advisors, and officials close to Yunus under his government. It has been learned that at least two thousand allegations of corruption committed during the Yunus government's tenure have been submitted to the Anti-Corruption Commission. The ACC is conducting preliminary inquiries to verify the authenticity of these allegations. Meanwhile, the ACC has already initiated an investigation into an allegation of corruption worth 13 thousand crore taka against Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, a student advisor close to Dr. Yunus.

​According to the ACC documents, there are allegations of purchasing land in Portugal, investing in Dubai's "Green Group," and depositing money in Swiss banks using the proceeds of corruption.

​As per the allegations, 4,500 crore taka was laundered to Dubai, 3,000 crore to Singapore, 2,000 crore to Australia, and 1,500 crore taka to Switzerland. The total amount laundered across these four countries stands at 11,000 crore taka. There are also allegations of laundering massive sums of money abroad through Asif Mahmud's two brothers-in-law and a nephew.

​However, sources close to the ACC revealed that Asif Mahmud is not alone; written complaints of corruption have been lodged against most of the advisors. It is learned that these complaints include allegations of money laundering abroad against the chief advisor himself, along with the majority of advisors and special assistants. There are allegations that while serving as chief advisor, Dr. Yunus illegally laundered over five thousand crore taka to at least four countries, including the United States, France, Switzerland, and Norway.

​The allegations state that vast sums of money were illegally invested in institutions owned by Yunus in these countries. Furthermore, a written complaint has been received regarding the deposit of 374 crore Bangladeshi taka into Yunus's personal account in Norway. It states that this money was transferred to Yunus's account from Grameenphone's multinational parent company, Telenor. Notably, Grameenphone, operated by Telenor, received several extra privileges during the Yunus regime.

​A dozen complaints involving the laundering of ten thousand crore taka against another advisor of the Yunus government, Asif Nazrul, have been submitted to the ACC. These complaints state that after becoming an advisor, Asif Nazrul embezzled a vast amount of money through corruption and laundered it abroad. Multiple complaints mention that Asif Nazrul pocketed thousands of crores of taka through appointments and transfers of judges, judicial officers, and sub-registrars. Allegations of embezzling money through bail trading and transfer trading have also been raised against this former advisor.

​There are allegations that Asif Nazrul opened an account in a Swiss bank. However, the complaints state that this controversial advisor purchased assets under false names in the United States using most of his illegal wealth. Information regarding Asif Nazrul's assets in New York and Florida, USA, is detailed in the written complaints.

​Another influential advisor of the Yunus government, Syeda Rizwana Hasan, also faces allegations of corruption amounting to eight thousand crore taka submitted to the ACC. These complaints state that former minister Nasrul Hamid Bipu's vast assets were sold and laundered to Dubai by Rizwana's husband, Abu Bakar Siddique. Additionally, there are allegations that her husband has started operating businesses in Dubai and London using Rizwana's illegally acquired wealth.

​ACC sources revealed that a complaint was filed alleging that Nurjahan Begum, another advisor in the Yunus government, purchased a luxury house in New Jersey, USA, in the name of a close relative during her tenure as an advisor.

​A responsible official from the ACC stated that complaints have been filed against almost all advisors except one or two. In the one and a half years of the interim government, written complaints involving corruption of at least forty thousand crore taka have been submitted to the ACC against Yunus and his advisors.

​An ACC official stated that these allegations will be reviewed, and preliminary inquiries will be conducted for those showing prima facie truth. Formal investigation against Asif Mahmud was launched as preliminary truth was found regarding the allegations against him.

​The nation expects the ACC to investigate impartially. But the question among the general public is: how did a government sink into corruption to this extent after assuming responsibility following an unprecedented mass uprising?

​To find the answer to this question, one must look into the past history of Bangladesh's civil society. Whenever our civil society has found an opportunity, they have worked to feather their own nests. It can be observed that most civil society leaders in our country run NGOs using foreign money and feel no accountability toward the people of the country. They seized power during One-Eleven but did no good for the people of the country, only changing their own fates. However, the Yunus government has broken all past records in corruption and deception. As time passes, the list of misdeeds committed during the Yunus government's one-and-a-half-year rule continues to grow. The one-and-a-half-year governance under Nobel Peace Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus is being regarded as the darkest chapter in the history of Bangladesh. Yunus and his associates have broken all past records in corruption and money laundering. Within a span of one year, the amount of money deposited by Bangladeshis in Swiss banks increased by nearly 41 percent. According to 2025 figures, the amount deposited by Bangladeshis in Swiss banks rose to 834.1 million Swiss francs (the currency of Switzerland), compared to nearly 590 million Swiss francs in 2024.

​Thanks to the Anti-Corruption Commission. They have courageously initiated an investigation against Asif Mahmud, who has been identified as one of the patrons of mob terrorism and the most talked-about corrupt figure of this period. The people of the country want a fair investigation into the allegations of corruption and money laundering against all advisors of the Yunus government. Looking at the way the Anti-Corruption Commission is working, we can indeed remain hopeful.

​Source: Kaler Kantho Online

https://www.kalerkantho.com/online/opinion/2026/09/14/1738849

On the one hand, there is the recruitment, transfer and promotion trade, and on the other hand, there is the commission on tenders and development projects. Along with this, there are allegations of laundered thousands of crores of taka abroad and invested in villas and businesses. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has started an investigation into such extensive allegations against former advisor Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan.

Adding up the figures for financial irregularities and transactions mentioned in the complaints received, the amount stands at around 13,000 crore taka.

ACC sources confirmed this information on Saturday (September 12).

Sources said that the biggest amount of money is alleged to have been laundered in Dubai, Singapore, Australia and Switzerland, amounting to Tk 11,000 crore. The remaining amount is alleged to have been involved in the appointment of administrators and various positions in the City Corporation, projects, tenders and bribery transactions.

Earlier, on September 2, the ACC began an investigation into corruption against four people, including Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan. The investigation has raised allegations of various irregularities and corruption, including recruitment and transfer of personnel at the Ministry of Youth and Sports, and procurement through syndicates.

The ACC said that it has decided to investigate by linking the new complaint to the previous complaint. The veracity of the complaint will be verified through investigation.

Money is also a game in DC's post

ACC says that around 600 million taka was transacted in the appointment of administrators in Dhaka North City Corporation. Similarly, there have been allegations of transactions ranging from 20 million to 100 million taka in the appointment of 36 DCs across the country. In the case of the 36 people, the possible transaction amount, as the minimum and maximum figures mentioned in the complaint, stands at 720 million to 360 million taka. The ACC will investigate the matter and verify it.

There are also allegations of Asif Mahmud's involvement in the tender business of Dhaka South City Corporation, Narayanganj and Comilla City Corporations. There are also allegations of taking 10 to 30 percent commission from tenders for various development projects while serving in the Local Government Ministry.

Allegations of increasing the project by Tk 1200 crore

The petition alleges that thousands of crores of taka were embezzled by inflating the cost of rural infrastructure development and bridge construction projects under the Ministry of Local Government. There have also been allegations of an abnormal increase in costs in the third phase of Dhaka WASA's Sayedabad Water Treatment Plant project and inflating the cost of the Sheikh Russell Mini Stadium project by inflating the cost by 1,200 crore taka.

The complaint further states that Asif Mahmud had allocated Tk 453 crore for the rural infrastructure development project for his upazila Muradnagar. Questions have also been raised about the allocation and money collection process for that project.

WASA MD appointed for bribe of Rs 10 crore

The ACC is also investigating the appointment of Abdus Salam as the MD of Dhaka WASA and taking a bribe of Tk 10 crore. There are also allegations that former LGED Chief Engineer Md. Abdur Rashid Khan was appointed in exchange for a bribe of Tk 52 crore and Abdul Latif Khan was appointed as the CEO of Gazipur City Corporation for Tk 65 crore.

Allegations of transactions worth billions of taka in appointments, transfers and promotions at the Ministry of Youth and Sports are also being investigated.

11 thousand crores abroad:

The ACC has decided to investigate allegations of money laundering of Tk 4,500 crore in Dubai, Tk 3,000 crore in Singapore, Tk 2,000 crore in Australia and Tk 1,500 crore in Switzerland. The total money laundering allegations in the four countries are Tk 11,000 crore. There are allegations of buying luxury villas and investing in businesses in various countries with this money. There are also allegations of buying land in Portugal, investing in Dubai's Green Group and depositing money in Swiss banks.

The application submitted to the ACC further claims that crores of taka have been laundered abroad through Asif Mahmud's two sisters-in-law and a nephew.

Despite special drives to curb various crimes including drugs in the capital, the drug trade is not being stopped. The police are arresting an average of more than 500 people every day.

Despite increased patrols and intelligence surveillance, various types of drugs, including yaba and heroin, are being sold openly in various areas. According to the police, more than 15,000 people have been arrested on various charges in the last month. A significant number of those arrested are drug dealers.

According to DMP headquarters sources, 542 people were arrested in raids in different areas of the capital in the 24 hours till Friday morning. Of them, 22 were in Ramna division, 28 in Lalbagh, 60 in Wari, 52 in Motijheel, 91 in Tejgaon, 193 in Mirpur, 41 in Gulshan, 42 in Uttara division, 12 in the Detective Branch and one in the CTTC. During this time, 51 cases were filed.

DMP's Media and Public Relations Department Deputy Police Commissioner Md. Akter Hossain said that 3,291 yaba pills, 45 kg 490 grams of marijuana, a shotgun and various equipment were recovered in the operation.

According to information from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), there are more than four hundred top drug dealers in the capital. They control the drug trade in different areas. Efforts are being made to list and arrest them.

At least 35 people, including top drug trafficker Md. Dildar and his associate Shakir, are accused of bringing drugs from the border and selling them in Dhaka. There are also allegations about drug trafficking centered around the Geneva Camp in Mohammadpur.

Local sources said that drugs are being sold openly at at least 12 spots, including Humayun Road in the camp. There are over 400 such drug selling spots in different areas of the DMP.

On the spot, over the past few days, drug sales have been seen openly in Karwan Bazar Railgate, Geneva Camp in Mohammadpur, Moghbazar Railgate, Pallabi, Khilgaon and some areas of North Badda. On Tuesday night, some teenagers were seen walking around with bags of drugs in the Karwan Bazar Railgate area. In addition to selling Yaba to buyers, they were seen sitting next to the railgate and selling various other drugs.

In the Geneva Camp in Mohammadpur, scenes of selling various drugs including Yaba and heroin were also seen on Wednesday and Thursday nights. People were also seen queuing up to buy drugs in some places. However, there are multiple police check posts around the camp and joint forces conduct regular raids.

Police claim that a large portion of the people in the camp have been directly or indirectly involved in drugs for a long time. Local residents say that drug dealers have taken advantage of poverty and unemployment to expand their business there.

In this regard, DMP Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed has ordered a strict campaign to control drugs in the capital with a 'zero tolerance' policy. He has also ordered that no one involved in drugs should be given any political or social exemption.