Travel ban imposed on Sheikh Hasina, her family

A Dhaka court on Tuesday imposed a travel ban on former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family for their alleged involvement in corruption

Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Zakir Hossain Galib passed the order after hearing a petition filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), said public relations officer of ACC Aktarul Islam.

The other family members include Sheikh Rehana, Hasina,s son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, her daughter Saima Wazed Putul, Rehana’s daughter Tulip Siddiquee and her son Redwan Mujib Siddique.

Deputy director of the ACC Monirul Islam, also the investigating officer of the case, filed a petition seeking travel ban against the former prime minister and her family.

According to the petition, Sheikh Hasina and her family were found involved in embezzling Tk 59,000 crore froom Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project.

ACC formed a five-member body to investigate the allegation brought against them.