Dhaka: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against former State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury on charges of acquiring illegal assets and making suspicious transactions through his bank accounts.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Director General (Prevention) Md Akhter Hossain confirmed the development, stating that ACC Assistant Director Minhaj Bin Islam has filed the case as the plaintiff. The ACC's investigation has revealed that Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury acquired illegal assets worth approximately Taka six crore, which are inconsistent with his known sources of income.
In addition to the illegal assets, Khalid Mahmud, who also serves as the Awami League Organizing Secretary, reportedly made suspicious transactions through 11 bank accounts and five bank cards, involving a total of Tk 13 crore, 68 lakh, 23 thousand, and 510.
The ACC sources further indicated that Khalid Mahmud, a former member of parliament (MP) from the Dinajpur-2 constituency, has amassed assets valued at Tk 5 crore, 73 lakh, 82 thousand, and 687, which are not aligned with his legal income sources.