Hundreds of corruption allegations have been filed with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) against members of the recently dissolved interim government, led by Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus, officials and sources confirmed.
โThe surge in complaints comes within just a week of the advisers vacating their offices. A senior ACC official, speaking on condition of anonymity, described the volume of submissions as “unprecedented,” noting it could set a record for the commission.
โWhile the majority of the complaints were filed anonymously, several include the full names and contact details of the complainants. The ACC has stated that all allegations will undergo standard verification procedures before any formal charges are considered.
โAllegations Against Dr. Muhammad Yunus
โThe former Chief Adviser, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, is reportedly the subject of multiple complaints. These primarily center on financial dealings involving Grameen Telecom and other Grameen entities.
โSpecific allegations reviewed by local media suggest that Dr. Yunus allegedly established a personal trust to divert funds from Grameen Welfare and Grameen Telecom. Further claims involve:
>โIncome tax irregularities and misuse of organizational funds.
โ>Unauthorized capital flight, with allegations of funds being transferred abroad during his tenure.
โDr. Yunus has not yet issued a public response to these specific claims.
โโBail Tradeโ Claims Against Asif Nazrul
โFormer Law Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul faces over a dozen complaints alleging corruption and money laundering. The most serious accusations involve “case trading” and “bail trading.”
โOne specific complaint alleges that a business executive secured bail in a fraud case following a transaction of 200 million BDT (approx. ยฃ1.5 million). Additionally, the ACC is reviewing claims of bribery regarding judicial postings, with alleged “fees” for lucrative sub-registrar positions ranging from 5 million to 20 million BDT.
โScrutiny on Other Portfolios
โOther high-profile advisers named in the complaints include:
โ>Syeda Rizwana Hasan (Environment): Faces eight complaints regarding project irregularities and alleged family links to property management under the previous regime.
โ>Muhammad Fauzul Kabir Khan (Energy): Accused of improper dealings with private power companies, specifically involving the Summit Group.
>Nurjahan Begum (Health): Allegations involve procurement misconduct and tender irregularities in hospital supplies.
โ>Mahfuz Alam (Information): Accused of accepting bribes in exchange for television broadcasting licenses.
โStudent Adviser Faces Heaviest Allegations
โAccording to ACC sources, the highest volume of complaintsโand the largest monetary figuresโare directed at former Student Affairs Adviser Asif Mahmud.
โThe collective allegations against him amount to approximately 10 billion BDT (ยฃ75 million). Complainants have reportedly submitted documents alleging:
โ>Acceptance of bribes for unfulfilled services.
โ>Illegal cryptocurrency transactions.
>Large-scale money laundering.
โThe Call for Accountability
โDr. Iftekharuzzaman, Executive Director of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB), emphasized the need for a neutral inquiry.
โ”If preliminary evidence exists, these must be investigated. No one is above the law,” he said. He added that the ACC now has a unique opportunity to demonstrate its independence, provided it avoids using the process for harassment without evidence.
โThe ACC is currently in the preliminary scrutiny phase. Under law, only cases with sufficient prima facie evidence will move toward a formal investigation.
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