Dhaka: A court here today ordered to freeze 44 bank accounts of former industries minister and veteran Awami League leader Amir Hossain Amu, his wife Saida Haque, and daughter Sumaia Hossain over graft allegations. Dhaka Senior Special Judge Md Zakir Hossain Galib passed the order, allowing a petition of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the accounts in question include 15 in the name of Amir Hossain Amu, 13 in his wife’s name, 15 in the name of his daughter, and one in the name of Jeriko, a company with Amu’s business interest. The ACC petitioned the court to freeze these accounts as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of illegal wealth accumulation by Amu and his family. The allegations include tender manipulation, appointment manipulation, and embezzlement of funds from various government projects.
The ACC stated that its investigation is nearing completion and expressed concerns that the accused might withdraw and transfer the allegedly ill-gotten money from their accounts. To prevent this and ensure a thorough investigation, the ACC requested the court to freeze the accounts.