DHAKA: A Dhaka court has scheduled March 20 for the submission of an investigation report in a corruption case involving former law minister Anisul Huq. The case was initiated by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), which accuses Huq of accumulating illicit wealth.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Zakir Hossain issued the order, formally accepting the first information report (FIR) filed in the case. The ACC lodged the case on January 1, alleging that Huq amassed illegal wealth totaling Taka 146.19 crore. Furthermore, the former minister is accused of conducting suspicious transactions amounting to Taka 665.64 crore through 29 distinct bank accounts.
The ACC’s investigation aims to shed light on the financial activities of Huq, who served as law minister, and determine the extent of any illegal activities. The submission of the probe report will mark a significant step in the proceedings of this high-profile case. Legal experts and the public alike are closely monitoring the developments, given the case’s potential implications for accountability and transparency in public office.