A Dhaka court has imposed a travel ban on Taqsem A Khan, the former Managing Director of Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (WASA).
Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Mohammed Ash-Shams Joglul Hossain passed the order today following a hearing on a petition filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
Syed Nazrul Islam, the ACC Deputy Director and Investigation Officer of the case, submitted the petition arguing that the ongoing investigation against Taqsem A Khan could be severely hindered if the accused were to leave the country.
The ACC is currently investigating allegations of various forms of irregularities, corruption, embezzlement of crores of taka under the guise of different projects, and illegal wealth accumulation through unauthorised recruitment practices involving Taqsem A Khan, along with others.
The prosecution further submitted that credible sources indicate that Taqsem A Khan is attempting to flee the country. To ensure a fair and thorough investigation, the court was urged to issue a travel ban, preventing the accused from leaving the country in the interest of the public.
