Travel ban imposed on Ex-DIG Abdul Baten, wife amid ongoing graft probe
The two other individuals banned from leaving the country are Shahidul Islam, former manager of Shahjalal Islami Bank’s Dohar branch, and his wife Nazmun Nahar Swarna.
A Dhaka court has issued a travel ban on former deputy inspector general (DIG) of police for Rajshahi Range, Md Abdul Baten, his wife Nurjahan Akhtar Hira, and two others amid an ongoing investigation by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Zakir Hossain Galib issued the order today (23 July) following three separate petitions submitted by the ACC, according to court sources.
The two other individuals banned from leaving the country are Shahidul Islam, former manager of Shahjalal Islami Bank's Dohar branch, and his wife Nazmun Nahar Swarna.
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The ACC's Deputy Assistant Director Minu Akhter Sumi filed the petition seeking a travel ban on Baten and his wife.
The petition stated that Abdul Baten is under investigation for allegedly amassing illegal wealth through bribery and misuse of power. The ill-gotten assets were reportedly acquired in his own name as well as in the names of family members.
The ACC also stated that reliable sources have informed them that Baten and his wife are planning to leave the country.
Therefore, in the interest of a fair investigation, it is necessary to restrict their departure, it said.
In a separate petition, ACC Deputy Assistant Director Ujjal Kumar Ray sought a travel ban against Shahidul Islam and his wife.
The petition stated that Shahidul Islam, along with the proprietor of M/S Lucky Enterprise, Alauddin Molla, is under investigation for attempting to encash Tk90 lakh in fixed deposits at the Dohar branch of Shahjalal Islami Bank using forged money receipts.
The ACC fears that the accused may attempt to flee abroad to avoid investigation. Hence, it requested the court to impose a travel ban, according to the petition.
