A court has ordered relevant authorities to freeze bank accounts belonging to Sheikh Salahuddin Jewel, the cousin of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, along with those of his family members.
Jewel is also a former lawmaker of Khulna-2 constituency.
The order covers 123 bank accounts, one savings certificate and three BO (Beneficiary Owner) accounts registered in the names of Jewel, his wife, children, three brothers and other related interest holders.
Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Sabbir Faiz passed the order on Sunday following an application filed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of police. Court assistant Md Riaz Hossain confirmed the matter.
Inspector Md Ashraful Islam of the CID’s Financial Crime and Organised Crime Division told the court that allegations have been received that Jewel and his family members acquired illegal wealth through corruption and money laundering in violation of existing laws, rules and regulations of Bangladesh.
According to the application, all transactions related to the frozen bank accounts, savings certificate and BO accounts will remain suspended until 30 November, 2026.
The court observed that the measure is necessary in the interest of a fair and proper investigation into the matter.
