Published: 11:40 PM, 27 August 2026
Travel bans imposed on Parash and his spouse
Sheikh Fazle Shams Parash, chairman of the Bangladesh Awami Jubo League, and his wife, Nahid Sultana, have been barred from traveling abroad by a court over allegations of money laundering and acquiring illegal assets.
On Thursday (27 August 2026), Metropolitan Senior Special Judge of Dhaka, Md. Shahjahan Kabir, issued the order following an application by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). On the same day, ACC Deputy Director A.K.M. Mahbubur Rahman filed an application seeking a travel ban on Sheikh Fazle Shams Parash and his wife in connection with the allegations.
The application stated that an investigation is underway into allegations of money laundering and the acquisition of illegal assets through large financial transactions involving bank accounts belonging to Parash, individuals associated with his interests, and related organizations.
It further stated that, during the investigation, information from confidential sources indicated that the individuals concerned were attempting to flee abroad. If they leave the country, there is a strong possibility that the investigation would be hindered.
"Therefore, in the interest of conducting a fair and proper investigation into the allegations, it is essential to restrict the individuals concerned from traveling abroad."
On the other hand, relevant sources have informed that Sheikh Fazle Shams Parash and his wife Nahid Sultana have been residing overseas since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's fall in August 2024.
>> Bernard Priyam, AA
