Dhaka Bar Assoc sues 11 'pro-AL' ex-leaders over Tk11cr embezzlement
The case applications were submitted today (29 June) to the court of Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Mehedi Hasan, alleging criminal breach of trust and fraud
The Dhaka Bar Association has filed three separate cases against 11 former committee members, all reportedly aligned with the Awami League, accusing them of embezzling over Tk11 crore during their respective terms.
The case applications were submitted today (29 June) to the court of Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Mehedi Hasan, alleging criminal breach of trust and fraud. The magistrate recorded the plaintiff's statements and said an order would be issued in due course.
Mahbub Hossain Rana, current social welfare secretary of the Dhaka Bar Association, confirmed the move.
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In one case, Syed Moinul Hossain Apu, current joint general secretary, has sought legal action against 2024–25 committee members, including president Abdur Rahman Howlader, general secretary Anwar Shahadat Shawon, senior vice president Abul Kalam Md Akhtar Hossain, and treasurer Omar Faruk. They are accused of embezzling Tk11.20 lakh.
In a second case, current treasurer Abdur Rashid filed charges against the 2023–24 committee members – president Mizanur Rahman Mamun, general secretary Golam Kibria Zobayer, joint general secretary Shri Pran Nath, and treasurer Bibi Fatema Munni.
The third case involves the 2022–23 committee, with former president Md Mahbubur Rahman, general secretary Firozur Rahman Montu, and treasurer Nur Hossain standing accused of misappropriating Tk2.46 crore.
