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Designation of Former Bangladeshi Official for Significant Corruption

U.S. Department of State

Type: OFFICIAL_STATEMENT
Document: Not stated
Jurisdiction: Not stated
Published: 20 May 2024
Accessed: 8 Aug 2026
Verification: Primary source verified

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Official public designation of former Bangladesh Army chief Aziz Ahmed under Section 7031(c), alleging significant corruption, interference in public processes, helping a brother evade accountability, improper military-contract awards, and bribes for government appointments.

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US State Department public designation under Section 7031(c)
Aziz Ahmed and immediate family generally ineligible for US entry
Official US allegation of significant corruption, not a Bangladesh court conviction

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