Hasina’s former servant sparks graft probe

DHAKA: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she is “taking measures” after a slew of corruption scandals — including one involving her former household servant who now travels by helicopter after amassing a staggering $34 million fortune.

Recent accusations dominating Bangladesh’s normally pliant media have involved a former army chief, an ex-police chief, senior tax officers and state recruitment officials.

“Corruption is a longstanding problem,” Hasina told reporters late on Sunday.