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Published : 21 Oct 2025, 02:25 AM
Bangladesh’s joint investigation team (JIT), set up to trace money allegedly laundered by ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her family, and 10 industrial groups, has revised its list of targeted companies.
The revised list removes Gemcon Group, led by former MP Kazi Nabil Ahmed of Jashore-3, and adds Premier Group, associated with former Awami League MP HBM Iqbal.
The groups under investigation are: Bashundhara Group, Beximco Group, S Alam Group, Nabil Group, NASSA Group, Orion Group, Sikder Group, Aramit Group, Summit Group, and Premier Group.
Individuals and entities connected to these groups are also included in the probe.
Allegations against Hasina’s family and the industrial groups include bribery, corruption, fraud, money laundering, tax evasion, and customs violations.
They are accused of transferring funds abroad to invest in business ownership, flats, and properties overseas.
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) leads the operation alongside the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the National Board of Revenue.
The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) coordinates the activities of these agencies to prevent money laundering.
ACC Director General (Money Laundering) Md Mokammel Haque told bdnews24.com, “A four-member team has been formed to investigate Premier Group over allegations of bribery, corruption, fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion. The team is led by Deputy Director Md Hossain Sharif.
“The CID and NBR officials will also be involved.”
Gemcon Group is not exempt from investigation.
A BFIU official said, “Gemcon has not been removed from scrutiny. No substantial evidence of major money laundering or financial crime has been found, so their case will now be handled at ACC’s general investigation level.
“Joint investigations focus on tracing the source and flow of large sums transferred abroad and recovering them.”
ACC’S 11 INVESTIGATION TEAMS
Hasina and family:
The team probing Hasina, her family, and associates is led by ACC Deputy Director Monirul Islam. Members include Assistant Directors Afnan Jannat Keya, AKM Mortuza Ali Sagar, SM Rashedul Hasan, and Atiya Mubasshira Toma. The agency has filed 18 cases, with six chargesheets submitted to court.
Bashundhara Group:
Led by Deputy Director Jahangir Hossain, who replaced Sheikh Golam Mawla, the team includes Assistant Directors Md Sajidur Roman and Md Mahmudul Hasan Bhuiyan. No cases have yet been filed.
Beximco Group:
Deputy Director Md Zainal Abedin heads the team with Deputy Director Sajjad Hossain and Minhaj Bin Islam as members. The ACC has initiated three cases, CID 17 against Beximco.
Premier Group:
Team led by Deputy Director Sharif, assisted by Deputy Director Mostafizur Rahman, Assistant Director Azgar Hossain, and Assistant Sub-Director Sabrina Zaman.
Nabil Group:
Deputy Director Md Masudur Rahman leads the team with Assistant Directors Asaduzzaman and Habibur Rahman. Two cases have been lodged.
NASSA Group:
Led by Deputy Director Md Rauful Islam, with Assistant Director Sohakul Islam and Md Abdul Malek. Four cases are under investigation.
Orion Group:
Deputy Director Md Rashedur Rahman heads the team, assisted by Md Mehedi Musa Jebin and Khorshed Alam. No cases filed yet.
S Alam Group:
Deputy Director Tahasin Munabil Haque leads, with Assistant Directors Md Ismail and Mahmudul Hasan. As many as 16 cases filed.
Former land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury and associates:
Initially led by Deputy Director Md Gulshan Anowar, now under Deputy Director Moshiur Rahman. Team includes Assistant Directors Md Mainuddin and Muha Shoaib Ibn Alam. A total of 11 cases filed.
Sikder Group:
Director Md Manzur Morshed leads with Assistant Directors Md Ashiqur Rahman and Md Kamiab Aftahi Un Nabi. Seven cases filed.
Summit Group:
Deputy Director Alamgir Hossain heads the team, with Assistant Directors Mohammad Jinnatul Islam and Md Nasrullah Hossain. One case has been filed and is under investigation.
