Dhaka, July 16 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has confiscated around Tk 400 crore worth of immovable assets belonging to former textiles and jute minister and former lawmaker from Narayanganj-1 (Rupganj), Golam Dastagir Gazi, in connection with allegations of illegal wealth accumulation through organised crime.

According to CID sources, Golam Dastagir is accused of forcibly occupying land, taking commissions, forgery, fraud, hundi transactions, and involvement in under-invoicing and over-invoicing practices. These activities allegedly enabled him to acquire a vast amount of wealth.

The confiscated assets include 69 land deeds in the Khaodun area under Rupganj Police Station in Narayanganj district, covering a total of 4,...