A Dhaka Senior Special Judge court has ordered to freeze seven bank accounts belonging to Md Habibur Rahmana, a former lawmaker from Bogura-5 constituency, in connection with an ongoing investigation by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
The accounts, which hold a total sum of BDT 9,408,592, have been frozen to prevent any financial transactions until the legal proceedings are concluded.
Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Zakir Hossain Galib issued the order on Thursday (March 20) following a petition submitted by ACC Assistant Director Piyas Pal.
According to the ACC’s petition, the action was deemed necessary to ensure a fair and transparent investigation into allegations against Habibur Rahman and other associated parties. The petition argued that without the freeze order, there was a risk of transferring or concealing financial assets, which could hinder the legal process.
After reviewing the petition, the court ruled in favor of the ACC’s request, ordering the immediate suspension of all financial activities in the said accounts until the investigation reaches its conclusion. The ruling comes as part of broader efforts to combat corruption and financial irregularities in the country’s political landscape.
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