On Monday, ACC Director General (Prevention) Akhtar Hossain said the chargesheet will be submitted to the court soon. On Feb 20, the ACC filed a case against 27 individuals for embezzling Tk 2.97 billion from Janata Bank. According to the charges, despite lacking eligibility, 22 AnonTex Group companies were granted loans on fraudulent documents under relaxed conditions. A total of Tk 5.31 billion was embezzled, which with interest has now reached Tk 11.30 billion, it added. Barkat served two five-year terms as Janata Bank chief, stepping down in Sep 2014.

Source: bd News24 October 20, 2025 15:42 UTC