Dhaka, Oct. 24 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is set to receive expanded powers to investigate corruption allegations involving Bangladeshi nationals both at home and abroad, as well as foreign citizens residing in Bangladesh.
"From now on, the ACC will have the authority to investigate corruption allegations against anyone residing in Bangladesh, whether they are Bangladeshi or foreign nationals. Additionally, if evidence emerges of corruption by Bangladeshi citizens abroad, the ACC will be empowered to investigate those cases as well," Law Adviser Asif Nazrul said on Thursday.
The government granted policy-level approval to the draft Anti-Corruption Commission Ordinance, 2025 at a meeting of the Advisory Council, chaired by Chi...