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Court Imposes Travel Ban on Former State Minister Nasrul Hamid and His Wife

The former state minister Nasrul Hamid Bipu, his wife, and son are facing charges of acquiring 'illicit' wealth
Express Report
  17 Jan 2025, 04:44
Former state minister for power, energy, and mineral resources Nasrul Hamid Bipu

A court has imposed a travel ban on former state minister for power, energy, and mineral resources Nasrul Hamid Bipu and his wife Seema Hamid.

On Thursday, Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Zakir Hossain Galib issued the order after a hearing.

The Anti-Corruption Commission’s, or ACC, Court Inspector Amir Hossain told bdnews24.com that they applied for a travel ban for Nasrul and his wife.

According to the court application, the anti-graft agency said during the investigation, based on information obtained from confidential sources, it learned that Nasrul and his wife planned to launder money and travel overseas

It is alleged that during his tenure, Nasrul misused his office and assisted in acquiring assets worth approximately Tk 69 million in the name of his wife Seema Hamid, which is a punishable offence under section 109 of the Penal Code.

The investigation into this case is ongoing.

On Dec 26, the ACC announced that it prosecuted Nasrul for gaining illicit wealth.

It also filed separate cases against his son Zareef Hamid and wife. Nasrul is also named as a defendant in those cases.

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Court Imposes Travel Ban on Former State Minister Nasrul Hamid and His Wife

The former state minister Nasrul Hamid Bipu, his wife, and son are facing charges of acquiring 'illicit' wealth
Express Report
  17 Jan 2025, 04:44
Former state minister for power, energy, and mineral resources Nasrul Hamid Bipu

A court has imposed a travel ban on former state minister for power, energy, and mineral resources Nasrul Hamid Bipu and his wife Seema Hamid.

On Thursday, Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Zakir Hossain Galib issued the order after a hearing.

The Anti-Corruption Commission’s, or ACC, Court Inspector Amir Hossain told bdnews24.com that they applied for a travel ban for Nasrul and his wife.

According to the court application, the anti-graft agency said during the investigation, based on information obtained from confidential sources, it learned that Nasrul and his wife planned to launder money and travel overseas

It is alleged that during his tenure, Nasrul misused his office and assisted in acquiring assets worth approximately Tk 69 million in the name of his wife Seema Hamid, which is a punishable offence under section 109 of the Penal Code.

The investigation into this case is ongoing.

On Dec 26, the ACC announced that it prosecuted Nasrul for gaining illicit wealth.

It also filed separate cases against his son Zareef Hamid and wife. Nasrul is also named as a defendant in those cases.

Comments

Mahmudur Tells ICT Sheikh Hasina Committed Crimes Against Humanity
ACC Charges Ex-Minister Saifuzzaman, 24 Others in Major Embezzlement Case
Court Orders Seizure of Asaduzzaman Noor’s Assets and Freezing of Bank Accounts
Editor Mahmudur Rahman Testifies to Torture at Cantonment Police Station
Bangladeshi-American Jailed in Dhaka After Arrest for ‘Suspicious Movement’