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Saif · Dec 9, 2025

ACC asked to seize land, vehicles of Asaduzzaman

The Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Court on Tuesday ordered the Anti-Corruption Commission to seize 177 decimals of land in Dhaka and Narayanganj, along with two vehicles, owned by former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan...

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ACC asked to seize land, vehicles of Asaduzzaman
Court freezes bank accounts of ex-MPs Tanvir, Ashim
Staff Correspondent 09 December, 2025, 17:16

Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal | File photo

The Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Court on Tuesday ordered the Anti-Corruption Commission to seize 177 decimals of land in Dhaka and Narayanganj, along with two vehicles, owned by former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan in connection with a graft case.

The court also ordered the anti-graft agency to seize banks accounts of former lawmaker from Netrokona-3 constituency Ashim Kumar Ukil and former lawmaker from Sirajganj-1 constituency Tanvir Shakil Joy and his family members in connection with graft allegations.

Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Court’s vacation judge Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun passed the order, allowing separate pleas submitted by the ACC.

ACC deputy director Jahangir Alam submitted a petition before the court seeking seizure of 177 decimals of land and two vehicles of Asaduzzaman.

He stated that the current market value of the attached properties was Tk 4.79 crore.

The petition stated that ACC had filed the case against Asaduzzaman on charges of acquiring and possessing assets worth Tk 16.41 crore beyond his known sources of income.

According to the application, it was learned that the accused had been attempting to sell,

transfer or dispose of the illegally acquired assets elsewhere during the investigation.

The court also ordered the ACC to freeze 86 bank accounts of former lawmaker from Sirajganj-1 constituency Tanvir Shakil Joy, his wife Sabrina Sultana Chowdhury, mother Laila Arjumand Banu, brother Tomal Monsur and Mir Mosharraf Hossain, PS to former health minister Mohammed Nasim.

ACC deputy director Afroza Haque Khan in his petition told the court that the accounts currently held a balance of Tk 17.76 crore.

The petition stated that an inquiry team had been formed to investigate allegations that Tanvir amassed wealth beyond known sources of income and engaged in money laundering by abusing power and earning money through various irregularities and corruption.

According to the petition, information has been found regarding transactions amounting to crores of takas in a total of 86 bank accounts.

The petition further stated that the accused and persons involved were attempting to transfer, move or dispose of the funds kept in these accounts.

Meanwhile, the court also ordered the ACC to seize six bank accounts belonging to former lawmaker from Netrokona-3 constituency Ashim Kumar Ukil.

According to the petition, Ashim was attempting to transfer, withdraw or otherwise dispose of funds from the bank accounts.

The ACC stated that if the assets were transferred or siphoned off, recovering the money later would become extremely difficult.

Saif · Dec 10, 2025

'Palak's jail privileges revoked over Joy Bangla slogan, singing Amar Shonar Bangla'

Says his defence council; seeks directive on jail authorities

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'Palak's jail privileges revoked over Joy Bangla slogan, singing Amar Shonar Bangla'
Says his defence council; seeks directive on jail authorities

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The jail authorities curtailed several facilities previously available to former state minister for posts, telecommunications, and information technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak over chanting "Joy Bangla" and singing the national anthem, his defence counsel told the International Crimes Tribunal-1 today.

Moving a petition seeking directives on the jail authorities to restore his client's facilities, Palak's counsel M Liton Ahmed told the tribunal that Palak had earlier been allowed to talk to his family once a week over the phone and meet his relatives and lawyers every 15 days.

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However, since November 28, the authorities have withdrawn those privileges, he said.

Liton added that Palak is currently facing 88 cases, and his defence team requires frequent consultations with him. "But we have not been allowed to meet him since November 28. So, we appeal to the tribunal to order the jail authorities to allow Palak the facilities that every other prisoner is entitled to," he told the court.

Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam opposed the petition, saying it is not appropriate for the tribunal. "How many of these 88 cases are before this tribunal? They are not (registered) here," he said, adding, "This tribunal has nothing to do with these matters."

He said Palak is expected to get the facilities in line with the jail code and must apply in writing to the jail authorities, if he seeks any privilege.

At this stage, ICT-1 Chair Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mozumder observed that such curtailment of rights would not occur without a reason. "Something must have happened. Otherwise why would they curtail his rights?" he asked.

In response, the defence counsel said Palak had shouted "Joy Bangla!" and sang "Amar Shonar Bangla" that prompted the restrictions.

Justice Mortuza then asked whether the jail authorities had provided any written explanation for the punitive measures. The defence replied that no such reason was given.

"If he commits any misconduct or violates any rule, they may take action," the tribunal chief said.

Saif · 2025-12-21T20:06:04-0500

S Alam Group sued for embezzling Tk 62.43b from Janata Bank

The Anti-Corruption Commission on Sunday filed three cases against three companies of S Alam Group for taking undue benefits and embezzling of Tk 62.43 billion from Janata Bank’s Agrabad branch of Chattogram as loans.

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S Alam Group sued for embezzling Tk 62.43b from Janata Bank
Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha . Chattogram 22 December, 2025, 00:48

The Anti-Corruption Commission on Sunday filed three cases against three companies of S Alam Group for taking undue benefits and embezzling of Tk 62.43 billion from Janata Bank’s Agrabad branch of Chattogram as loans.

The accused in the cases include the group’s chairman Saiful Alam Masud, his wife Farzana Parveen, his brother Abdus Samad and officials of Janata Bank and various concerns of the group, totalling 95 people.

The three cases were filed at the ACC integrated district office in Chattogram by its deputy director Sirajul Islam, deputy director Subel Ahmed of the ACC Chattogram office confirmed.

According to the cases, the accused persons in connivance with each other embezzled Tk 62.43 billion by taking loans against S Alam Vegetable Oil Limited, S Alam Cold Rolled Steel Mill and S Alam Trading Company Private Limited. All the companies are sister concerned of S Alam Group.

According to the first case, S Alam Vegetable Oil Limited allegedly embezzled Tk 20.03 billion including interest and principal amount. The alleged irregularities took place between September 13, 2005 and March 6 of this year. There are 32 accused in the case. including managing director of the group Saiful Alam Masud, director Farzana Parveen and 28 officials of Janata Bank, Agrabad branch.

According to the 2nd case, S Alam Cold Rolled Steels Limited embezzled Tk 22.97 billion, including interest and principal amount of the loans. The alleged embezzlement was taken place from February 23, 2010 to April 6, 2025. There are another 32 accused, including Saiful Alam Masud, six officials of the company and 25 officials of Janata Bank.

The third case was filed over the embezzlement of Tk 19.42 billion including interest and principal amount of the loans taken in the name of S Alam Trading Company Private Limited. The alleged irregularities were taken place from May 10, 2005 to April 6, 2025. There are 31 accused in the case, including Saiful Alam Masud, Farzana Parveen, five family members and 26 officials of Janata Bank PLC.

The accused have been charged under sections 409, 420 and 109 of the Penal Code, section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947 and section 4(2) of the Money Laundering Prevention Act, 2012.