DHAKA, Jan 4, 2025 (BSS0 - The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has frozen 123 bank accounts belonging to former Member of Parliament Sheikh Salahuddin Jewel and his associates over allegations of money laundering. According to the CID’s Financial Crime Unit, the frozen accounts value at a total of TK 48,47,23,570.38. Sheikh Salahuddin Jewel, a former MP and Vice Chairman of Madhumoti Bank PLC, is the prime accused in the case. Acting on the application, the court on Sunday, 4 January 2026, ordered the freezing of the bank accounts, savings certificates and BO accounts. The CID stated that investigation activities against Sheikh Salahuddin Jewel and his associated persons are ongoing.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 04, 2026 13:53 UTC