Ex-envoy Muna under ACC scrutiny

The Anti-Corruption Commission Bangladesh (ACC) has summoned documents as part of an investigation into allegations of embezzlement and money laundering involving nearly Tk 2,000 crore against former high commissioner Saeeda Muna Tasnim and her husband.

ACC Deputy Director Akhtarul Islam confirmed the matter on Monday.
He said letters have been sent to the National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), and other agencies seeking relevant documents for the investigation.

According to ACC sources, Saeeda Muna Tasnim served as Bangladesh’s high commissioner to the United Kingdom from 2018 to 2024 during the previous Awami League government.

Her husband, Chairman of Generation Next Fashions Limited, Touhidul Islam Chowdhury, is also accused in the case.

The allegations claim that the couple laundered large sums of money abroad through 12 commercial and shell companies by misappropriating funds from banks and financial institutions.

The ACC launched an inquiry into the matter in June last year. However, the accused have reportedly not yet appeared before the commission despite being summoned.