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ACC probe into ex-army chief Aziz hits snag

More than one year has passed but the Anti-Corruption Commission has failed to complete its inquiry into allegations of amassing massive illegal wealth and laundering money abroad against former army chief General Aziz Ahmed.

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ACC probe into ex-army chief Aziz hits snag
Solamain Salman 24 November, 2025, 23:38

Aziz Ahmed

More than one year has passed but the Anti-Corruption Commission has failed to complete its inquiry into allegations of amassing massive illegal wealth and laundering money abroad against former army chief General Aziz Ahmed.

Despite the passage of one year since the inquiry was initiated, the probe is yet to be completed due to alleged negligence by the officials concerned of the commission.

As per the ACC rules, an officer gets a maximum of 75 days to complete an inquiry and 270 days to complete an investigation.

However, the pending inquiry has surpassed its completion deadline while no visible progress has been made so far in the probe against the retired army general.

The commission on September 3, 2024 decided to carry out an inquiry into the allegations of amassing massive illegal wealth against General Aziz.

The commission, on completion of a probe into allegations against a corruption suspect, files a case against them if adequate evidence has been found.

Experts say that failure to complete the inquiries in due time would let corruption suspects find ways out of the ACC net, limiting the commission’s scope to lay claim on the wealth they have gained allegedly by illegal means.

Refusing the allegations of negligence, ACC deputy director for public relations Md Aktarul Islam said, ‘We are sincerely conducting the probe into the allegations against him and hope to complete the inquiry soon.’

‘We would take legal action against him based on the inquiry reports and after the approval of the commission,’ he added.

A four-member team led by ACC deputy director Md Zakaria is conducting the inquiry into the allegation.

‘We are trying to complete the inquiry as soon as possible and the report would be submitted soon to the commission,’ said a member of the enquiry tem on Saturday.

According to the allegations, Aziz Ahmed has several houses, including in DOHS (Defence Officers’ Housing Society) at Mirpur and Nikunja in Dhaka.

He also allegedly purchased houses and several hundred bighas of land in the names of his younger brothers, including Tofayel Ahmed, in Dhaka.

Aziz also laundered money through hundi and banking channels for business purposes and purchasing properties in Malaysia, Singapore, and Dubai, according to commission officials.

Aziz’s corruption issue came to the fore after the United States imposed sanctions on Aziz Ahmed and his immediate family members on May 21, 2024 citing his alleged involvement in serious corruption.

Aziz served as the chief of army staff from June 2018 to June 2021 and also led the Border Guard Bangladesh from 2012 to 2016.

Aziz, the eldest among five brothers, had siblings who made headlines for criminal activities such as murder, extortion, and illegal possession of firearms during the 1990s and 2000s.

Aziz’s brother Tofayel Ahmed, alias Joseph, in particular, was implicated in 10 cases related to extortion and illegal firearms possession.

In 2004, Joseph was sentenced to death while two other brothers, Haris Ahmed and Anis Ahmed, were sentenced to life imprisonment in a murder case.

The spotlight intensified on Aziz Ahmed when Joseph was granted clemency by the president in the murder case in 2018, followed by similar actions for Haris and Anis in 2019.

An Al-Jazeera documentary titled ‘All the prime minister’s men,’ aired on February 1, 2021, alleged that Aziz misused his influence to secure contracts for his convicted brothers.​

 

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ACC opens investigation against ex-president Abdul Hamid

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is investigating various allegations, including abuse of power, against former president Abdul Hamid. ACC said that the investigation against Abdul Hamid is ongoing based on allegations including abuse of power for personal comfort and favour while he was...

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ACC opens investigation against ex-president Abdul Hamid
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Published: 07 Dec 2025, 17: 33

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The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is investigating various allegations, including abuse of power, against former president Abdul Hamid.

ACC said that the investigation against Abdul Hamid is ongoing based on allegations including abuse of power for personal comfort and favour while he was president, loss of approximately Tk 240 million of the state in the name of the decoration-beautification project in the Nikunja-1 residential area, and illegal acquisition of wealth.

The organisation's director general, Akhtar Hossain, said this at a press conference held today, Sunday, at the ACC headquarters in Shegunbagicha, the capital.

ACC sources reported that the allegations stated that Abdul Hamid misused official power for personal luxury while serving as president. He caused damage to the government fund in the name of the decoration-beautification project in the Nikunja-1 area.

ACC said the organisation decided to investigate Abdul Hamid on 16 November. After that, a team was formed to investigate the allegation.​

 

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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.​

 

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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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'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.​

 

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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.​

 

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ACC summons Summit Group chairman for questioning over ‘illicit wealth’

Summit Group Chairman Muhammed Aziz Khan has been summoned by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for questioning over allegations of acquiring wealth beyond means and money laundering. He has been asked to appear on Thursday to provide statements, according to the graft watchdog. The commission

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ACC summons Summit Group chairman for questioning over ‘illicit wealth’

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Jan 26, 2026 21:27
Updated :
Jan 26, 2026 21:48

Summit Group Chairman Muhammed Aziz Khan has been summoned by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for questioning over allegations of acquiring wealth beyond means and money laundering.

He has been asked to appear on Thursday to provide statements, according to the graft watchdog.

The commission has also requested different records related to the transfer of Summit Group shares, confirmed Deputy Director Md Aktarul Islam.

Since the Awami League government was removed in the July Uprising, Aziz Khan -- who holds Singaporean citizenship -- has not been in the country and has been residing in Singapore for an extended period.

An ACC’s notice said, “Failure to appear at the appointed time will be considered as having no statement over the described allegations.”

The commission is investigating Summit Group and affiliated institutions over allegations of acquiring illicit wealth through bribery and corruption and laundering millions abroad.

In a statement later, Summit Group said: "We have not yet received such a notice from ACC. We will review the notice when we receive it. We will comply with all legal requirements."

In addition to Aziz Khan, summons have been issued to his wife Anjuman Aziz Khan, daughter Ayesha Aziz Khan, and 10 other family members.

They have been instructed to appear before the officials on Feb 1, 2, 3, and 4.​

 

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Arrest warrants for Hasina, Quader, 39 others issued in two murder cases

A Dhaka court on Monday issued arrest warrants against 41 people, including ousted prime minister and Awami League president Sheikh Hasina and party general secretary Obaidul Quader, in connection with two killings at Dhaka city’s Mohammadpur during...

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Arrest warrants for Hasina, Quader, 39 others issued in two murder cases

Staff Correspondent 26 January, 2026, 21:21

Sheikh Hasina, Obaidul Quader | File photo

A Dhaka court on Monday issued arrest warrants against 41 people, including ousted prime minister and Awami League president Sheikh Hasina and party general secretary Obaidul Quader, in connection with two killings at Dhaka city’s Mohammadpur during the July uprising.

Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Jamshed Alam issued the arrest warrants against the 41 people, accepting charge-sheets against 64 people in two cases.

The court also set February 15 for submission of reports on executing the arrest warrants.

The other accused include former ministers Asaduzzaman Khan, Hasan Mahmud, Jahangir Kabir Nanak, former lawmaker Sadek Khan, and president of the now-banned Bangladesh Chhatra League Saddam Hossain and general secretary Sheikh Wali Asif Inan.Bangladesh travel guides

After the fall of the Awami League regime on August 5, 2024, following a student-led mass uprising, Sheikh Hasina fled to India and has been living there since.

Relations between Bangladesh and India have remained strained due to a series of developments following the collapse of the Hasina regime and her continued stay in India.

Dhaka has repeatedly requested New Delhi to return the deposed prime minister under the existing extradition treaty to ensure justice, but India has so far not acted on the request.

Hasina and several of her former cabinet colleagues are currently staying in India and have been accused by the interim government of spreading misleading information against Bangladesh from abroad.

In an audio message played at an event organised by the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of South Asia in New Delhi on Friday night, Hasina criticised the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government and placed five demands.

According to a report published by The Times of India, the demands include the removal of what she described as the ‘illegal Yunus administration,’ an end to street violence, guarantee for the safety of religious minorities, women and vulnerable groups, a halt to what she termed politically motivated legal actions against journalists and opposition leaders, and the formation of an impartial United Nations-led investigation into the events of the past year.

The court on Monday issued arrest warrant against Hasian and others in a case was filed over the killing of truck driver Md Hossain by shooting on July 19, 2024 during the July uprising.

Victim’s mother Rina Begum filed the case on August 31, 2024 with the Mohammadpur police.

The police later submitted a charge-sheet against 34 people, including Sheikh Hasina, in the case.

Of the accused, 20 are on the run while four accused, including former state minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak and former lawmaker Sadeq Khan, are currently in jail and 10 other accused are now on bail.

The other case was filed over the killing of CNG-run auto-rickshaw driver Sobuj by shooting on August 4, 2024.

His brother Monir Hossain filed the case on September 1, 2025, and the Mohammadpur police submitted a charge-sheet on November 27, 2025 against 30 accused, including Sheikh Hasina and Obaidul Quader, in the case.

Total 21 accused, including Hasina, Asaduzzaman Khan, Obaidul Quader, are absconding.

The International Crimes Tribunal in Bangladesh has already sentenced her to death in a case of crimes against humanity in the July killings.

She has also been sentenced to various terms of imprisonment in five cases filed over corruption in the allotment of government plots in the Purbachal new town project to herself and her family members.

She is also accused in dozens of other cases related to the July killings.

In May 2025, the interim government of Bangladesh banned Awami League from all activities until the completion of the trials of its leaders and activists for allegedly perpetrating atrocities in the July uprising.

The ban also prevents Awami League from contesting the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections to be held on February 12.​

 

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Dhaka court orders arrest of British MP Tulip

A Dhaka court on Wednesday issued an arrest warrant against Tulip Siddiq, niece of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, and former assistant legal adviser of Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha Sardar Mosharraf Hossain, in a case filed over allegedly...

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Dhaka court orders arrest of British MP Tulip
Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha . Dhaka 18 February, 2026, 18:28

British MP Tulip Siddiq | File photo

A Dhaka court on Wednesday issued an arrest warrant against Tulip Siddiq, niece of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, and former assistant legal adviser of Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha Sardar Mosharraf Hossain, in a case filed over allegedly taking a flat illegally from a private developer in the capital’s Gulshan-2 area.

Dhaka metropolitan senior special judge Md Sabbir Faiz passed the order after accepting the charge sheet submitted by the Anti-Corruption Commission.

‘The court also set March 8 for submitting a report on executing the order,’ ACC public prosecutor Mir Ahammed Salam told BSS.

The anti-graft body on April 15, 2025, filed the case against Tulip, Mosharraf and his colleague Shah Md Khasruzzaman for taking the flat from Eastern Housing Limited.

According to the case documents, the accused allegedly, in collusion with each other, abused their power and illegally took possession of a flat of Eastern Housing Limited in Gulshan-2 without paying any money, and later got it registered. The flat is Flat No B/201, House No: 5A and 5B (old), presently 113 and 11B (new), Road No 71.

The commission on December 11, 2025, filed the charge-sheet against Tulip Siddiq and Sardar Mosharraf Hossain.​