Court orders to freeze Anisul’s 27 bank accounts

Staff Reporter:

Dhaka court has ordered the freezing of 27 bank accounts linked to former Law Minister Anisul Huq, which collectively hold Tk 1.40 billion, according to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).The order was issued on Tuesday by Judge Zakir Hossain Galib of the Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge’s Court, following a petition filed by ACC Deputy Director Jahangir Alam.

The petition states that between January 12, 2014, and December 16, 2024, Anisul Huq allegedly abused his power and illegally amassed assets worth Tk 1.46 billion, which are inconsistent with his known sources of income. Additionally, he reportedly conducted suspicious transactions amounting to Tk 34.9 billion through 29 bank accounts, withdrawing Tk 31.6 billion in the process, thereby engaging in money laundering.

The ACC further alleged that Huq has been attempting to sell, transfer, or otherwise dispose of these illegally acquired assets.

Therefore, it sought to freeze the 27 bank accounts associated with him and his related entities to prevent the dissipation of these funds, which may otherwise not be recoverable by the state during legal proceedings.

The court, considering the allegations and potential financial harm to the state, approved the ACC’s request to freeze the accounts, ensuring that the assets remain intact for future legal action.