A Bangladeshi court ordered seizure of tax records for three former officials over corruption allegations.

A Dhaka court has ordered the seizure of income tax records for former ministers SM Rezaul Karim, AHM Mustafa Kamal, and former MP Shamim Osman, following petitions by the Anti-Corruption Commission. The move stems from allegations that each amassed wealth far exceeding their known incomes, with suspicious financial activities involving millions in transactions across numerous bank accounts. The ACC alleges corruption, bribery, and money laundering in all cases, with the court’s order enabling access to tax files from 2009-10 to 2023-24 to support ongoing investigations. The actions are part of the interim government’s broader anti-corruption drive targeting former high-ranking officials.