The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Tuesday decided to reinvestigate the Padma Bridge corruption and conspiracy case and the Bangabandhu Novo Theater corruption case against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. ACC Director General (Prevention) Akhter Hossain briefed the media on development of the investigation into the corruption involving Sheikh Hasina and her family members at Segunbagicha in the capital. The ACC investigation team said that a letter has been sent to the secretary of the Chief Adviser seeking information in the investigation into Sheikh Hasina's embezzlement of Tk 21,000 crore in mega eight projects. “An investigation team has been formed. The members of the investigation team are writing letters to various offices to collect documentary evidence,” the ACC Director General (Prevention) added. Saying that it is part of their investigation, he said after receiving the information, the members of the team will review it. Along with this, the supporting documents to prove the allegations and the people involved in the allegations will be questioned in this regard. Read: Tk 6,75,000 crore blackhole in banking: Enough to build 13 Dhaka Metros or 22 Padma Bridges Meanwhile, the ACC has written to the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) to summon all the documents of the domestic and foreign transactions of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, her sister Sheikh Rehana, and Rehana’s daughter and British minister Tulip Siddique. In the letter sent by the ACC head office today, the investigation team has asked for detailed information on all accounts, including offshore bank statements operated in the names of the suspects. In addition, the investigation team has summoned personal documents of the people involved in the allegations in the first phase and has summoned documents from the Election Commission, the Immigration and Passport Office. Soon, letters will be sent to some more government and private institutions, summoning documents. Earlier, on December 18, the ACC formed a five-member team to investigate the corruption allegations against Sheikh Hasina and her family members. The team to investigate the corruption involving Sheikh Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed, sister Sheikh Rehana, and Rehana’s daughter Tulip Siddique will be led by ACC Deputy Director Md Salahuddin while the other members of the team are Deputy Director Md. Saiduzzaman, Assistant Director Afnan Jannat Keya, S.M. Rashedul Hasan and AKM Mortuza Ali Sagar. Read more: Lawyer who threw eggs at Anisul Huq, Salman F Rahman dies in accident on Padma Bridge This ACC team is investigating allegations of corruption worth Tk 21,000 crore in eight special priority projects of the previous Awami League government while it will also investigate corruption worth Tk 59,000 crore in the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against Showkat Hasanur Rahman Rimon, former MP of Barguna-2 constituency, for allegedly acquiring illegal wealth worth Tk 5.96 crore. The ACC has also asked Rimon’s wife Rawnak to submit her wealth statement as it has information on her acquiring illegal assets worth Tk 2.52 crore. According to ACC Director General Md Akhtar Hossain Rimon owns movable and immovable properties worth Tk 35.98 crore. He also has liabilities amounting to Tk 15.25 crore, leaving his net assets at Tk 20.73 crore. Call for inclusive police reform to rebuild trust, accountability His legitimate sources of income amount to only Tk 1.11 crore that showed that he illegally accumulated Tk 35.96 crore, he said. The ACC began investigating Rimon’s alleged corruption on September 17, said ACC Deputy Director Md Akhtarul Islam. Rimon misused his authority to amass significant illegal assets through irregularities and corruption. Rimon was elected MP from Barguna-2 in the 10th and 11th parliamentary elections. On October 16, a court imposed a travel ban on him following an ACC petition.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Tuesday decided to investigate the allegations of Tk 60,000 cr embezzlement against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her sister Sheikh Rehana, son Sajeeb Wazed Joy and niece Tulip Siddique. ACC spokesperson Aktarul Islam said the decision was taken following a complaint of chairman of Nationalist Democratic Movement Bobby Hajjaj. On December 15, the High Court issued a rule seeking explanation as to why the inaction of the ACC in probing the allegations of graft against Sheikh Hasina, her son Joy and niece Tulip in the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project should not be decaled illegal. Read: Enforced Disappearances Commission submits report finding Hasina’s involvement, recommends disbanding RAB The High Court bench of Justice Fahmida Kader and Justice Mubina Asaf issued the rule  following a writ petition in this regard. The writ petition, filed on September 3 by Bobby Hajjaj, Chairman of the National Democratic Movement (NDM), sought an investigation into the alleged embezzlement  of Tk 60,000 crore from the RNPP through a Malaysian bank by them. Fourteen people including Secretary of Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, ACC Chairman, Sheikh Hasina, Sajib Wazed Joy and Tulip Siddique were made respondents to the rule.

Newly appointed Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has imposed a ban on foreign travel of five former Members of Parliament (MPs) and their family members. The new commission led by its chairman Dr Mohammad Abdul Momen took the decision on the first day of taking charge of office on Thursday. They are Feni-1 constituency’s former MP Alauddin Ahmed Chowdhury Nasim, Bhola-3’s ex-MP Nur Nabi Chowdhury Shawon, Habiganj-3’s ex- MP Abu Jahir, Noakhali-1’s ex-MP HM Ibrahim Chowdhurym and Lakshmipur-2’s former MP Nur Uddin Chowdhury Nayon. Taking charge on Wednesday, Abdul Momen on said the commission will start investigation into the allegations against ‘big fish’ immediately as it is the expectation of people. Read: ACC to start probe against ‘big fish’ soon: New Commissioner "Work as per public expectations is top priority. We will take action immediately about those cases of corruption which affected the country significantly and take action against culprits who were behind these graft and irregularities," he said while talking to reporters.

Dr. Mohammad Abdul Momen, Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Safety, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The government annulled his contract-based appointment as Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Safety after approving his resignation. The Public Administration Ministry issued a notification in this regard today. Dr. Momen submitted his resignation letter to the Ministry of Public Administration on December 8, which was forwarded to the Chief Adviser on Monday. His resignation was accepted, and the corresponding notification was issued. Journalist Foyez appointed Sr Assistant Press Secretary to Chief Adviser According to the notification, his remaining tenure as Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Safety has been canceled in accordance with Clause 7 of the contract signed between Dr. Momen and the government. The order is effective immediately in the public interest. It is reported that Dr. Momen will be officially appointed as Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Wednesday, with the President expected to make the appointment. Sources within the Public Administration Ministry confirm that Dr. Momen’s appointment as ACC Chairman will be announced either today or tomorrow. In August 2017, he was appointed Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Safety under a two-year contract, and additionally, he was entrusted with the responsibilities of the Security Services Division.

The High Court on Tuesday turned down a writ petition filed seeking investigation into allegations of graft against some 51 people including judges and staff of lower courts across the country. The HC bench of Justice Farah Mahbub and Justice Debasish Roy Chowdhury passed the order after hearing the petition. Advocate Md Amimul Ehsan Zobair, a Supreme Court lawyer, stood for the petition while Additional Attorney General Arshadur Rauf represented the state. Writ seeks investigations into graft allegations against 51 judicial staff, inc judges The court said they did not find any such ACC report based on which media published report about involvement of judges and staff of the lower courts in graft and it is not acceptable without cent percent assurance. Advocate Md Amimul Ehsan Zobair filed the writ petition on Monday. The Secretary of the Law Ministry, Registrar General of the Supreme Court, and the Chairman of Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) were made respondents to the writ petition. A report was published in a national daily headlined 'Unbelievable wealth of 51 judges and staff’ and the writ was filed attaching the newspaper report.

The Anti-Corruption Commission Reform Commission, established by the interim government, is seeking specific, experience-based recommendations from all interested parties to transform the existing Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) into a more effective, independent, and impartial institution. Individuals are requested to submit their suggestions regarding the necessary reforms to the following email address: [email protected] by 30 October 2024.

A Dhaka court today imposed a travel ban on Md Matiur Rahman, the recently removed president of the National Board of Revenue’s (NBR) Customs, Excise, and VAT Appellate Tribunal, along with his wife Laila Kaniz and son Mushfiqur Rahman Ifat, over allegations of amassing illegal wealth. Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Mohammad As-Shams Jaglul Hossain issued the order following a petition, according to Aminul Islam, assistant director (prosecution-general) of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Lawyer Mir Ahammad Ali Salam represented the ACC during the hearing. Read more: Matiur removed from NBR post after goat purchase scandal On Sunday, Matiur was transferred to the Internal Resources Division of the Ministry of Finance from his NBR position amid widespread criticism and social media uproar over his son’s purchase of a goat worth Tk 15 lakh before Eid-ul-Azha. He also lost his post as a director at state-owned Sonali Bank PLC. Allegations of amassing illegal wealth surfaced after a video went viral showing Matiur’s son buying a goat for Tk 15 lakh. Matiur has since faced severe criticism over claims of acquiring illegal wealth amounting to thousands of crores in Bangladesh, with alleged investments in Singapore, the United States, Canada, and the UAE. On Sunday, the ACC also formed a three-member body to investigate these allegations. Read more: Goat Affair: Govt directive bars Matiur from participating in Sonali Bank board meeting

Amid widespread criticism and social media uproar over his son’s purchase of a goat worth Tk 15 lakh before Eid-ul-Azha, Md Matiur Rahman, President of the National Board of Revenue’s (NBR) Customs, Excise, and VAT Appellate Tribunal, has been removed from his post and shifted to the Internal Resources Division of the Ministry of Finance. According to a media release signed by Mokima Begum, Deputy Secretary of the Finance Ministry, the decision to move Matiur from NBR will take effect soon. Read more: NBR brings back individual black money whitening opportunities in next budget Allegations of amassing illegal wealth surfaced after a video went viral showing Matiur’s son, Mushfiqur Rahman Ifat, buying a goat for Tk 15 lakh. Matiur has since faced severe criticism over claims of acquiring illegal wealth amounting to thousands of crores in Bangladesh, with alleged investments in Singapore, the United States, Canada, and the UAE. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has formed a committee to investigate these allegations.

A Dhaka court today framed charges against Nobel laureate Dr Yunus and 13 others in a case over embezzling Tk 25.22 crore of the Grameen Telecom Workers' welfare fund. Dhaka’s Special Judge's Court-4 Judge Syed Arafat Hossain passed the order after rejecting a petition for excluding names of the accused from the charges, said the defendants’ lawyer Barrister Abdullah Al Mamun. The court also set July 15 to take testimony from the witnesses, formally beginning trial in the case, he said. Dr Yunus and the other accused are now on bail and they pleaded not guilty, demanding justice while the court was framing charges, said the lawyer. Read more: US says it will continue to encourage Bangladesh govt to ensure a fair legal process for Dr. Yunus On February 1 this year, the investigating officer of the case, ACC Deputy Director Gulshan Anwar Pradhan, submitted the charge sheet against Dr. Yunus and 13 others. The court accepted the charges against them on June 2 after a hearing in this regard. The 13 other accused in the case are: Grameen Telecom MD Nazmul Islam; Director Ashraful Hasan, former MD Parveen Mahmood; Najnin Sultana, Shahjahan, Noorjahan Begum, and S. M. Hazzatul Islam Latifi, all serving as directors; along with Advocate Yusuf Ali; Advocate Zaforul Hasan Sharif; Md Kamruzzaman, President of the Union of Grameen Telecom Employees; Firoz Mahmud Hasan, General Secretary; Kamrul Hasan, office secretary of the Employees' Union office, and representative Mainul Islam. Gulshan Anwar, the Deputy Director of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), filed the case as the primary complainant on May 30, 2023. Read more: Law is taking its own course: Hasan Mahmud says on Dr Yunus case