A Dhaka court has imposed a travel ban on Dr. Md. Jalal Uddin, the BNP-nominated candidate for Chandpur-2 constituency, along with four others, in connection with allegations of amassing illegal wealth and laundering money abroad. The order was issued on Sunday, December 21, following an application by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) investigation officer. Senior Special Judge Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun approved the request after reviewing the case documents and hearing the public prosecutor.

According to ACC Director General Md. Akhter Hossain, Dr. Jalal is the principal suspect in the case, which involves attempts to legalize illicit income through bank transfers and overseas remittances. The ACC argued that the accused might attempt to flee the country, potentially obstructing the ongoing investigation and evidence collection. The court accepted this reasoning and granted the travel restriction.

The decision comes amid heightened scrutiny of election candidates’ financial transparency ahead of Bangladesh’s 13th national polls. The ACC’s investigation continues under the Money Laundering Prevention Act, with further legal action expected if sufficient evidence is found.