Dhaka: A court here today imposed a travel ban on former minister and Awami League advisory council member Amir Hossain Amu, his daughter Sumaia Hossain, assistant private secretary (APS) Majid Mahmud Kiron, and Kiron’s wife Rafeja Majid over graft allegations. Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md Jakir Hossain passed the order, allowing a plea of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Deputy Director and investigation officer Rezaul Karim filed the plea, stating that the veteran Awami League leader allegedly amassed considerable illegal wealth through appointment and tender trades, among other corruption activities, and embezzled public money. The ACC is currently probing these allegations.
The plea expressed concerns that the accused might flee the country to evade justice. Consequently, it urged the court to impose a travel embargo against them to prevent any attempts to escape legal proceedings.