Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Dhaka court has ordered the freezing of 27 bank accounts linked to former Law Minister Anisul Huq, which collectively hold Tk 1.40 billion, according to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).The order was issued on Tuesday by Judge Zakir Hossain Galib of the Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge's Court, following a petition filed by ACC Deputy Director Jahangir Alam.

The petition states that between January 12, 2014, and December 16, 2024, Anisul Huq allegedly abused his power and illegally amassed assets worth Tk 1.46 billion, which are inconsistent with his known sources of income. Additionally, he reportedly conducted suspicious transactions amounting to Tk 34.9 billion through 29 bank accounts, withdrawing Tk 31.6...