Online Desk  :   A Dhaka court has ordered to freeze 124 bank accounts of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her sister Sheikh Rehana, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, and her daughter Saima Wazed Putul, alongwith accounts associated with their interests. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Zakir Hossain Galib issued the order on Tuesday in response to a petition filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). ACC spokesperson Akhtarul Islam confirmed the development, stating that ACC Deputy Director Md Monirul Islam submitted the petition. After hearing, the request was granted.

According to the petition, the individuals under investigation were allegedly attempting to transfer, relocate, or conceal moveable assets. To ensure a fair investigation, an immediate freeze on these bank accounts was deemed necessary. Earlier, in September 2024, the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) had ordered a temporary suspension of bank transactions linked to Sajeeb Wazed Joy, Saima Wazed Putul, and Sheikh Rehana’s son, Ridwan Mujib Siddiq Bobby. This directive halted transactions in their personal and institutional accounts for 30 days.

Additionally, in January 2025, the BFIU sought banking details of seven family members of Sheikh Hasina and Sheikh Rehana, including those related to their privately owned enterprises. The latest court order freezing 124 bank accounts follows these previous measures as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to combat corruption and money laundering.