June 08, 2026
Abul Barkat is currently in jail in connection with the case
The ACC says Tk 5.31 billion was misappropriated from Janata Bank under the guise of loans, which with interest has now grown to Tk 11.30 billion
Colleagues greet ex-Janata Bank chief Abul Barkat as he leaves his prison van
Supporters cite his “serious health conditions and lack of concrete evidence” as grounds for release
The court has granted three days for questioning him
Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Zakir Hossain Galib makes the remark during former Janata Bank chairman Abul Barkat's bail hearing
The economist was brought before a court in a case over loan fraud and embezzlement for providing Tk 2.97 billion to the AnonTex Group
A DB officer confirms his arrest over a case filed by the ACC
