A Dhaka court has imposed a travel ban on Abul Kalam Azad, former principal secretary to the Prime Minister’s Office and former Member of Parliament for Jamalpur-5. The order was issued on Monday, 23 February 2026, by Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Sabbir Foyez. Court bench assistant Md Riaz Hossain confirmed the decision.

According to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) petition, Azad is under investigation for alleged irregularities and corruption. The ACC stated that credible sources indicated he might attempt to flee abroad to evade the inquiry. To ensure a fair and uninterrupted investigation, the commission requested the court to restrict his foreign travel. After the hearing, the judge granted the ACC’s request.

The court’s order prevents Azad from leaving Bangladesh while the corruption investigation continues, reflecting ongoing judicial measures to support the ACC’s inquiries.