The family of Sheikh Hasina were at the forefront of the independence movement but were soon linked to allegations of corruption and authoritarianism.

Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq has resigned, after growing pressure about allegations of corruption linked to her aunt, the deposed prime minister of Bangladesh.

Tulip Siddiq failed to speak out after being warned dozens of Bangladeshi citizens had been “disappeared” by her aunt’s authoritarian regime, The Telegraph can reveal.

One of the biggest questions is why someone Siddiq’s ties was given the job of anti-corruption minister in the first place.

Bangladeshi authorities have filed a criminal case against under fire City minister Tulip Siddiq, alleging that she has misused her position as a member of parliament to gain undue influence. She is also accused,

Independent adviser on ministerial standards says it is ‘regrettable’ Siddiq was ‘not more alert to the potential reputational risks’ of her close family’s association with Bangladesh

Former anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq has been named in a third inquiry being launched by authorities in Bangladesh investigating money laundering and power misuse.