Mujib Borsho spending ACC preliminary inquiry
A TBS-based record that the ACC opened a preliminary inquiry into allegations of Tk4,000 crore in state-treasury wastage around Mujib Borsho celebrations involving Sheikh Hasina, Sheikh Rehana, Kamal Abdul Naser Chowdhury, and others.
- Category
- Misuse of public funds
- Jurisdiction
- Bangladesh
- Authority
- Anti-Corruption Commission
- Court
- Not a court proceeding; ACC inquiry
- Filed
- 1 Jan 2025
- Last verified
- 13 Aug 2026
Detailed description
The Business Standard reported on April 9, 2025, that the Anti-Corruption Commission launched an inquiry involving Sheikh Hasina, Sheikh Rehana, former principal secretary Kamal Abdul Naser Chowdhury, and others over allegations of Tk4,000 crore in state-treasury wastage around Mujib Borsho celebrations. Citing ACC Director General (prevention) Md Akhtar Hossain's briefing, the report says a seven-member inquiry committee was formed and information collection had been underway since January 2025. This record captures preliminary inquiry and allegation status, not a charge, trial, conviction, or official finding.
People involved and exact roles
Respondent · Named in ACC preliminary inquiry reporting; no charge, trial, conviction, or official finding is recorded here.
Named in ACC preliminary inquiry reporting; no charge, trial, conviction, or official finding is recorded here.
Respondent · Named in ACC preliminary inquiry reporting; no charge, trial, conviction, or official finding is recorded here.
Named in ACC preliminary inquiry reporting; no charge, trial, conviction, or official finding is recorded here.
Timeline
ACC inquiry reported
TBS reported that the ACC formed a seven-member committee and was collecting information on the Mujib Borsho spending allegation.
Evidence summary
TBS reported the ACC briefing, seven-member committee, information-collection stage, and alleged public-fund wastage context.