Ex-premier's son charged with murder bribe

The son of a former Bangladesh prime minister has been charged with taking a €1.9m bribe to cover up the murder of a businessman.

Wed, 07 May, 2008 - 15:10

The son of a former Bangladesh prime minister has been charged with taking a €1.9m bribe to cover up the murder of a businessman.

The country’s Anti-Corruption Commission said today formal charges have been filed against ex-premier Khaleda Zia’s son Tarique Rahman and former home minister Lutfozzaman Babar.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Bangladesh Person: prime minister Person: Khaleda Zia Person: Tarique Rahman Person: Lutfozzaman Babar Organisation: Anti-Corruption Commission

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