The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has approved a case against former Member of Parliament Kazi Nabil Ahmed of Jessore-3 constituency over allegations of illegal assets worth nearly BDT 7.5 crore and suspicious transactions exceeding BDT 109 crore.
The approval was issued on Monday, 18 August, from the ACC headquarters. The Commission’s Deputy Director, Md. Aktarul Islam, confirmed the matter.
According to reports, Kazi Nabil Ahmed allegedly:
- Accumulated BDT 7,35,64,354 in unexplained wealth while serving as a Member of Parliament.
- Engaged in suspicious and abnormal transactions totalling BDT 109,22,53,989 across 45 bank accounts held individually or jointly in his name.
These funds were reportedly transferred, relocated, or converted, indicating involvement in money laundering activities.
The ACC has filed charges under the following laws:
| Law | Section | Allegation |
| Anti-Corruption Commission Act, 2004 | 27(1) | Misappropriation of public office for illegal gain |
| Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947 | 5(2) | Corruption and abuse of power |
| Money Laundering Prevention Act, 2012 | 4(2) & 4(3) | Money laundering offences |
Kazi Nabil Ahmed was elected multiple times as MP for Jessore-3.
He also served as a member of the Awami League Central Committee.
This case marks another significant step by the ACC in tackling high-profile financial crimes and misuse of public office in Bangladesh.
