CHATTOGRAM, Jan 1, 2026 (BSS) - The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed two separate cases against former councilor Ziaul Haque Sumon and his wife Shahnaz Akhtar from Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) South Halishahar ward. The cases were filed today at the ACC Chattogram Integrated District Office-1 by Apel Mahmud Biplob, Deputy Assistant Director of the same office. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has uncovered evidence of Ziaul Haque Sumon acquiring and possessing assets worth Tk 165,110,352 that are inconsistent with his known income. Consequently, a case has been filed against him under Sections 26(2) and 27(1) of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act, 2004. The ACC alleges that Shahnaz Akhtar obtained and possessed these illegal assets with the assistance of her husband, Ziaul Haque Sumon.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 01, 2026 14:26 UTC