The bank accounts of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her sister Sheikh Rehana, and their family members, totaling 394.6 crore Taka, have been frozen by a court order. The accounts are linked to 31 banking transactions involving Sheikh Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, daughter Saima Wazed Putul, and Sheikh Rehana.
In a significant move, the court has ordered the freezing of 394.6 crore Taka in 31 bank accounts associated with former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family. The decision came on March 18, following an application by Monirul Islam, an investigating officer and Deputy Director at the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
The frozen funds are tied to accounts related to Sheikh Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, her daughter Saima Wazed Putul, and her sister Sheikh Rehana. The court’s order specifically concerns 31 bank accounts, totaling 394 crore 60 lakh 73 thousand Taka.
Mohammad Akhtar Hossain, the Director General of the ACC, confirmed the development, ensuring that all measures are being taken as part of the investigation. This move is expected to have significant implications as the inquiry into the family’s financial dealings continues.
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