Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has requested documents from Eastern Bank over allegations that its Chairman Showkat Ali Chowdhury, and his family were involved in bank transactions worth Tk 80 billion, irregularities, abuse of power, and money laundering abroad through shell companies.

The ACC sent a letter to the bank on Sunday as part of the inquiry launched earlier.

On Wednesday, the national anti-graft agency's Deputy Director Akhtarul Islam said the inquiry officer will take all "necessary steps" at this stage.

He added that the inquiry process usually involves measures such as travel bans, asset freezes, and blocking bank accounts, which will be taken gradually as required.

Earlier, on Nov 6, the ACC form...