HC orders disposal of corruption, money laundering allegations against Asiatic 3sixty within two months
The petition was filed by Islamic scholar and social activist Enayet Ullah, citing reports published in Bangla daily Amar Desh on 23 January 2025 and other national media
The High Court has directed the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), National Board of Revenue (NBR), and Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) to resolve allegations of corruption, money laundering, and tax evasion against Asiatic 3sixty Group within two months.
The order was issued yesterday (28 July) by the bench of Justice Fahmida Kader and Justice Syed Zahid Mansur in response to a writ petition, according to a press release issued today (29 July) by the petitioner's lawyer Md Firoz Hossain.
The writ challenged the ACC, NBR, and BFIU's alleged failure to act against the group despite widespread reports of corruption.
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The petition was filed by Islamic scholar and social activist Enayet Ullah, citing reports published in Bangla daily Amar Desh on 23 January 2025 and other national media.
Barrister Sabbir Azam and Firoz Hossain represented the petitioner, while Deputy Attorney General Shafiqur Rahman appeared for the state.
The allegations involve misappropriation of thousands of crores in public funds during campaigns such as Mujib Borsho celebrations and Joy Bangla Concerts under the previous Awami League government.
It has been claimed that the group, through its affiliates, including Asiatic MCL, Asiatic Mindshare, Media Consultant, Forethought PR, and Asiatic Events, controlled advertising budgets worth billions over 16 years across various ministries, such as local government, health, education, finance, ICT, and power.
Individuals named in the allegations include founder and former chairman Asaduzzaman Noor and Group Managing Director Iresh Zaker, among others.
