Dhaka, June 8 -- Following the ouster of the Awami League government through a mass uprising, Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched inquiry into alleged corruption, illegal wealth accumulation, and money laundering involving at least 10 former senior military officials, alongside several former ministers, civil servants and political figures.

The watchtog is investigating the complaints, some of which have already led to formal cases, asset seizures, and travel bans.

Among those under scrutiny are a former army chief, heads of intelligence agencies, and senior defence officials.

Many have gone into hiding since the political shift, with their phones either unreachable or unanswered.

Each case is being handled by t...