Published: 12:46 AM, 18 September 2026
ACC will seek travel ban on Asif Mahmud
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is investigating allegations of corruption against Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan, a former adviser to the dissolved interim government and spokesperson for the National Citizens Party (NCP). The ACC fears that he may leave the country while the investigation is ongoing.
For this reason, the ACC will apply for a ban on Asif Mahmud’s leaving the country.
The report was published by Ajker Patrika, quoting an ACC official. According to the report, the ACC has decided to seek a travel ban on Asif Mahmud to ensure that its ongoing investigation into the allegations against him is not obstructed.
An ACC official said, “An investigation into multiple allegations against Asif Mahmud is underway. It is believed that he may leave the country and travel abroad while the investigation is ongoing. If he leaves the country, there is a risk that the investigation could be disrupted. Therefore, it has been decided to apply to the relevant authorities for a travel ban against him.”
The ACC is investigating allegations against Asif Mahmud involving money laundering abroad, financial transactions in the appointment and posting of government officials, tender-related irregularities, and irregularities in various development projects. Alongside verifying information and evidence related to these allegations, the commission is also examining relevant individuals and documents.
The ACC has received allegations that Asif Mahmud laundered Tk 11,000 crore abroad. The allegations state that the money was transferred to Dubai, Singapore, Australia and Switzerland, where it was allegedly used to purchase luxury assets and invest in businesses.
ACC officials said that these are all allegations at this stage. They said they have taken the allegations into consideration and have begun an investigation.
