The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Bangladesh has launched an inquiry into former president Abdul Hamid over allegations of embezzlement and illegal wealth accumulation. The probe centers on claims that Tk 240 million in state funds were misused under the guise of beautification and development works in the Nikunja-1 area of Dhaka. ACC Director General (Prevention) Md Akhter Hossain confirmed the investigation on Sunday, emphasizing that the commission does not consider personal identity but focuses on the factual basis of complaints. Reports indicate that Hamid, who completed his presidential term in April 2023, resides with his family in a three-story duplex house on Lake Drive Road, Nikunja-1. Allegations include the construction of decorative decks, hanging bridges, and modern lamp posts that allegedly caused significant financial loss to the state. The investigation marks a rare scrutiny of a former head of state by the ACC and could test the institution’s impartiality and political independence in handling high-profile corruption cases.