Dhaka, Aug 07 (V7N) – In a major development, the court of Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md. Zakir Hossain Galib has ordered the freezing of 35 bank accounts and 23 BO (beneficiary owner) accounts belonging to Sheikh Fazlul Karim Selim, a presidium member of the Awami League and former minister.

The order was issued following a hearing held on Wednesday (August 6) in response to a petition filed by Md. Khairul Haque, Deputy Director of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).

In the application, the ACC alleged that Sheikh Selim and members of his family have illegally acquired a large amount of movable and immovable assets both within Bangladesh and abroad by abusing power and engaging in corrupt activities.

The petition further stated that during the ongoing investigation, credible sources revealed attempts by Sheikh Selim and his family to transfer, relocate, or misappropriate these assets. The ACC warned that such moves could severely hinder efforts to recover the illegally acquired funds if the assets were dispersed before the investigation is concluded.

Citing the urgency of the matter, the court agreed that immediate action was necessary and subsequently issued an order to freeze the bank and BO accounts of Sheikh Selim, his family members, and associated individuals or entities.

This action marks a significant escalation in the anti-corruption drive, signaling the interim government's seriousness in addressing financial crimes involving influential political figures.

The ACC has yet to disclose the total value of the frozen accounts. The investigation is ongoing.

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