Court freezes 21 bank accounts of ex-Dhaka South mayor Taposh, others
In total, Taposh conducted transactions of Tk 539.16 crore, deposited $263,736, withdrew $253,791, and carried out “abnormal” transactions totalling $517,527, per the case statement.
A Dhaka court has ordered the freezing of 21 bank accounts held in the names of former Dhaka South City Corporation mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh, his children Sheikh Fazle Nashwan and Sheikh Fazle Nawar, and related parties.
Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Sabbir Faiz issued the order today (24 November), following a petition by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
The accounts hold a total of Tk10.38 crore, confirmed the court bench assistant, Md Riaz Hossain.
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The ACC, represented by assistant director and investigating officer Md Ferdous Rahman, filed the petition seeking the freezing of the bank accounts.
The petition stated that all of Taposh's acquired assets could not be precisely identified. However, 21 bank accounts in his, his children's, and related parties' names have been located.
The accounts were frozen to prevent transfer, movement, or disposal of these assets.
Earlier, on 5 January, the ACC filed a case against Taposh. The case stated that Taposh illegally acquired assets worth Tk73.19 crore by abusing his power.
He also deposited Tk304.34 crore and withdrew Tk234.83 crore in 27 bank accounts in his name between 22 September 2013 and 19 August 2024, which were inconsistent with his known income.
In total, Taposh conducted transactions of Tk 539.16 crore, deposited $263,736, withdrew $253,791, and carried out "abnormal" transactions totalling $517,527, per the case statement.
