Dhaka, Bangladesh – A Dhaka court on Tuesday ordered the freezing of 31 bank accounts associated with ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her family members, and their associates amid corruption allegations, according to media reports.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) stated that the frozen bank accounts belong to Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, daughter Saima Wazed Putul, sister Sheikh Rehana, nephew Radwan Mujib Siddiq Bobby, and several related organizations. These accounts collectively hold a total of Tk 394.6 crore (approximately INR 281.2 crore), according to a report by Prothom Alo.

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Among the organizations affected by the court’s decision are the Bangladesh Awami League and the Jatir Janak Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Trust, as reported by The Daily Star newspaper.

This development comes amid an ongoing investigation into financial irregularities allegedly committed during Hasina’s tenure as Prime Minister. The ACC has been actively probing corruption cases involving high-profile political figures in Bangladesh, with authorities pledging to hold those involved accountable.

Political analysts suggest that this move could have significant ramifications for Bangladesh’s political landscape, as Hasina’s party, the Awami League, continues to grapple with legal challenges and allegations of financial misconduct.

Further legal proceedings are expected, and the ACC has indicated that more actions may follow based on the findings of their investigation.

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