Dhaka, July 12 -- A Dhaka court has ordered the imprisonment of prominent economist and former Janata Bank Chairman Dr Abul Barkat in connection with a large-scale embezzlement case involving Tk 297 crore (approximately £21 million).

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), which brought the case forward, had sought a three-day remand to interrogate Dr Barkat. However, the court has deferred its decision on both the remand and bail applications, stating that the matter will be addressed at a subsequent hearing.

Confirming the development on Friday afternoon, ACC spokesperson Md Akhtarul Islam said: "In the case filed by the ACC, the court has ordered that former Janata Bank Chairman Dr Abul Barkat be sent to jail. We requested a three...