A Dhaka court has imposed a travel ban on Asaduzzaman, the alleged foster son of Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, along with his wife Israt Jahan and associate Akhtaruzzaman. The order was issued on December 22 by Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun during a vacation session, following a petition from the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).

According to ACC spokesperson Tanzir Ahmed, the agency sought the restriction to prevent the accused from leaving the country while an investigation is underway. The ACC alleges that Asaduzzaman and his associates used political influence to engage in smuggling, illegal money transfers, customs evasion, and other corrupt practices, accumulating illicit wealth and laundering funds abroad. Reliable sources reportedly indicated that the trio might attempt to flee Bangladesh.

The court’s decision underscores growing scrutiny of politically connected individuals amid intensified anti-corruption drives. The ACC’s investigation is ongoing, and further legal actions may follow depending on the findings of the inquiry.