A court in Dhaka has imposed a travel ban on BNP candidate Jalal Uddin, contesting from Chandpur-2, along with four others over allegations of illegal wealth accumulation, money laundering, and attempts to transfer funds abroad.
Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun issued the order on Monday following a petition filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), which is investigating Jalal Uddin and his family members for acquiring assets beyond their known sources of income and attempting to legalise them through multiple bank accounts.
ACC Director General Akhtar Hossain confirmed that the probe is ongoing and warned that if the accused leave the country, the investigation could be disrupted and critical evidence may be lost.
Alongside Jalal Uddin, the travel ban applies to his family members- Shahanaz Parvin, Saeed Mohammad Rizvi, Saeed Mohammad Alvi, and Ayesha Tasnima Tanvi.
ACC Assistant Director and investigating officer SM Mamunur Rashid told the court that the accused allegedly earned money illegally and tried to launder it through accounts in their own and associates’ names. He added that intelligence indicates the accused were preparing to leave the country, which could hamper or delay the investigation.
After reviewing the ACC’s petition and documents, the court approved the travel restrictions. Authorities, including the Special Superintendent (Immigration), the Special Branch, Dhaka Police, and other relevant departments, were instructed to enforce the ban.
The investigating officer has been directed to submit a report on the current whereabouts of the accused within seven days, and copies of the order have been sent to the ACC Secretary, Director (Monitoring and Evaluation), and other responsible agencies.
