Former Yunus govt accused of siphoning over 12,600 crore Bangladeshi taka into Swiss banks

IANS | June 22, 2026 1:58 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The erstwhile Muhammad Yunus government in Bangladesh, which was once presented as a moment of reformist promise, is now increasingly being accused in the country of having indulged in large-scale corruption, with money being siphoned into Swiss bank accounts and tax havens such as the Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands, according to an article in Bangladesh’s Asian Age newspaper.

FIFA WC: Spotlight falls on Messi, Ronaldo as football's new generation eyes the throne

IANS | June 22, 2026 1:54 PM

Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) Football's past, present and future will converge on a blockbuster FIFA World Cup matchday as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo continue their pursuit of another defining chapter, while Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland look to further cement their status as the sport's next global superstars. With crucial group-stage points at stake, Sunday's fixtures promise a compelling blend of legacy, ambition and emerging rivalries.