Harun, a former additional secretary, charged with corruption in a fresh case by the Anti-Corruption Commission.
ACC Files Corruption Case Against Former Home Ministry Official
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Bangladesh has filed a corruption case against Md Harun-or-Rashid Biswas, a former Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The case, filed on August 6, 2025, alleges that Harun illegally acquired wealth worth over Tk 5.37 crore (approximately 53.7 million taka) beyond his known sources of income and made suspicious financial transactions totaling over Tk 57.70 crore (577 million taka) through nine bank accounts related to his business establishments.
According to ACC findings, Harun's declared legal income was about Tk 3.50 crore (35 million taka), but his actual wealth was found to be over Tk 8.96 crore (89.6 million taka). His last year's tax return showed net wealth worth about Tk 7.17 crore (71.7 million taka).
The case was filed under sections of the ACC Act-2004, the Money Laundering Prevention Act-2012, and the Corruption Prevention Act-1947. The specific sections involved are 5(2) of the Corruption Prevention Act-1947, section-27(1) of the ACC Act-2004, sub sections-2 and 3, and section-4 of the Money Laundering Prevention Act-2012.
During a media briefing at the ACC headquarters in Dhaka, ACC Director General Md Akhter Hossain disclosed these details. The case is currently in its early stages following the filing by the ACC; there are no updates yet on proceedings or outcomes.
In summary: - Case filed: August 6, 2025 - Accused: Md Harun-or-Rashid Biswas, former Additional Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs - Charges: Illegal wealth acquisition and suspicious transactions - Amounts involved: Illegal wealth over Tk 5.37 crore; suspicious transactions over Tk 57.70 crore - Legal framework: ACC Act-2004, Money Laundering Prevention Act-2012, Corruption Prevention Act-1947 - Current status: Case filed, under investigation/processing by ACC.
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[1] This corruption case filed against Harun-or-Rashid Biswas, a former Home Ministry official, could have wider implications for the business sector if proven guilty, as it involves significant financial transactions.[2] The finance world is closely watching the unfolding crime-and-justice saga involving Harun-or-Rashid Biswas, with potential repercussions for general-news headlines and business ethics.
