Dhaka, Mar 18 (V7N) – A Dhaka court has ordered the freezing of 31 bank accounts linked to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her sister Sheikh Rehana, her son Sajib Wazed Joy, and her daughter Saima Wazed Putul, involving a total of Tk 394.6 million (39.46 crore taka).

The order was issued on Tuesday (March 18) by Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Zakir Hossain Galib following an application by Monirul Islam, Deputy Director of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and the investigation officer in the case.

The ACC’s court petition alleged that Sheikh Hasina and her family members were attempting to transfer or misappropriate movable assets. The commission argued that in the interest of a fair and impartial investigation, these accounts needed to be immediately frozen.

The investigation officer requested that their movable assets remain blocked until the investigation is completed.

This follows a March 11 court order, which:

  • Froze 124 bank accounts linked to Sheikh Hasina and her family.
  • Ordered the attachment of properties, including her Dhanmondi residence, Sudhasadan.
  • Banned Sheikh Hasina and seven of her family members from leaving the country.

The investigation is ongoing, and the ACC has yet to disclose further details on the nature of the allegations.

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