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A Dhaka court has imposed a travel ban on Bangladesh Awami Jubo League Chairman Sheikh Fazle Shams Parash, his wife Nahid Sultana and Tanzin Ohab Brishti over allegations of illegal wealth accumulation and money laundering.
Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Shahjahan Kabir passed the order on Thursday (August 27) following an application by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
ACC Assistant Director (Public Relations) Tanzir Ahmed confirmed the matter.
Earlier, ACC Deputy Director and investigation officer A K M Mahbubur Rahman sought the travel ban, saying an investigation was underway into allegations that Parash accumulated illegal wealth through money laundering by conducting large financial transactions through his own and accounts belonging to individuals and organisations linked to his interests.
The application said the ACC had received information that the accused were attempting to flee abroad. Their departure could hamper the investigation, making the travel ban necessary to ensure a proper inquiry.