Dhaka: A court here today ordered the freezing of an additional 31 bank accounts linked to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, daughter Saima Wazed Putul, and sister Sheikh Rehana, amid allegations of graft.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, deputy director (public relations) Akterul Islam confirmed that Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Zakir Hossain Galib issued the order. The decision followed a petition by investigation officer and Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) deputy director Monirul Islam.
The accounts, which currently hold Taka 394.60 crore, have been targeted due to concerns that the ousted prime minister and her family might attempt to transfer the funds. The ACC argued that freezing these accounts was necessary to prevent any potential movement of these assets.
Previously, on March 11, the court had ordered the freezing of 124 bank accounts associated with Sheikh Hasina, her family members, and individuals linked to their interests, as part of ongoing investigations into corruption allegations.