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

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

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.

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.

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,

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Siddiq has faced scrutiny over her ties to the ousted regime of Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina, who is her aunt. LONDON — British Treasury Minister Tulip Siddiq resigned from the British government Tuesday night to avoid an ethics probe becoming a “distraction” to the government.