The trial of former Bangladesh Bank Deputy Governor Sitangshu Kumar (SK) Sur has formally begun in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for failing to submit his wealth statement.
On Thursday, Judge Ayesha Nasrin of Dhaka Special Judge Court-2 framed charges against Sur, marking the start of the trial. The court set January 20 for recording witness testimonies.
Sur was present during the hearing. The ACC’s prosecutor, Shamsuddin Md Abul Kalam, argued in favor of framing charges, while no defense lawyer was present to seek discharge. Sur pleaded not guilty after the charges were read out to him.
According to the case, the ACC had directed Sur to submit a detailed statement of his assets, liabilities and sources of income. He received the directive on October 27 last year but failed to comply within the 21 working days allowed.
The ACC’s Deputy Director Nazmul Hossain filed the case on December 23, 2023, under Section 26(2) of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act, 2004. Following an investigation, a charge sheet was submitted on August 25 this year.
Sur was arrested by the ACC from Segunbagicha, Dhaka, on January 14 and has remained in custody since.
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