KHULNA, March 24, 2025 (V7N) — A Khulna court on Monday ordered the freezing of bank accounts, Fixed Deposit Receipts (FDRs), and National Savings Certificates worth Tk 8.10 crore belonging to former Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Mayor Talukder Abdul Khaleque and his wife Habibun Nahar, former MP of Bagerhat-3 constituency.

Khulna Metropolitan and Sessions Judge Sharif Hossain Haidar issued the order following a petition from the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), said Deputy Director Md Abdul Wadud.

The ACC investigation revealed that Khaleque and his wife had Tk 8.10 crore deposited in multiple banks, including IFIC Bank, BASIC Bank, Agrani Bank, and Standard Bank. Additionally, a significant number of FDRs and savings certificates were found in their names.

The ACC initiated a probe into Khaleque's financial activities after receiving a graft allegation on December 24, 2024.

A special committee was formed on January 21, 2025, to investigate the charges.

Khaleque and his wife reportedly went into hiding on August 5, 2024, as multiple cases were filed against him.

This is the latest development in an ongoing crackdown on corruption involving high-profile figures in Bangladesh.

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