Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against 16 individuals, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her sister Sheikh Rehana, and several RAJUK officials, accusing them of illegally acquiring government plots in the Purbachal New Town project.

ACC Director General (Prevention) Md Akhter Hossain confirmed the filing of the case on Sunday.

The allegations, as reported in newspaper clippings, appear specific, evidence-based, and fall under the schedule of offenses for the ACC. As such, it was deemed appropriate to investigate the matter through its special inquiry branch, he said.

On December 26, the ACC initiated an inquiry into the matter.

On that day, ACC Director General Hossain stated that ...