Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has summoned detailed information from Eastern Bank PLC Chairman Md Showkat Ali Chowdhury and his family on their financial transactions, national identity documents, tax records, and other relevant papers as part of its investigation into allegations of irregularities and corruption against them.

The documents were sought through a letter issued on November 16. Earlier, on October 9, the ACC had initiated the inquiry. ACC Deputy Director Md Akhtarul Islam on Wednesday confirmed that the commission had requested the records.

According to the letter, banks have been asked to provide account opening forms-with all supporting documents-and complete transaction histories from inception ...