Discrepancy detected in Hasina's assets, legal action pending: ACC chairman

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Mohammad Abdul Momen has said former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's declared assets in her election affidavit do not match official findings, confirming that a case is being prepared against her.

He said, "The ACC is investigating the corruption and illegal assets of Sheikh Hasina and her family.

"In the meantime, the assets declared in Hasina's election affidavit conflict with the ones in reality. We will proceed with the cases accordingly."

The anti-graft watchdog chairman made these remarks as the chief guest at a public hearing held at the ACC Integrated District Office-Habiganj Moulvibazar Shilpakala Academy on Sunday. He also said two more cases against her family are being investigated.

The ACC primarily focuses on state assets, individuals involved in state affairs, and cases of money laundering, he added. Two booths were set up in the Moulvibazar court premises and Chowmuhuna for 15 days to receive complaints via public hearings. Additionally, public awareness about the hearing was raised through miking, distribution of pamphlets, and posters in every union of Sadar Upazila, reports bdnews24.com.

Brigadier General (Retd) Hafiz Ahsan Farid, ACC Director General (Prevention) Akhter Hossain, officials of ACC Integrated District Office Habiganj and senior officials were present.

The ACC chairman heard a total of 58 complaints against 18 government departments during the public hearing.

Among them, the complaint of irregularities against the headmaster of Hafiza Khatun Girls' High School was taken into cognizance for investigation.