Dhaka: The Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court today ordered the freezing of 39 bank accounts belonging to former deputy governor of Bangladesh Bank (BB), Sitangshu Kumar (SK) Sur Chowdhury, his wife Suparna Sur Chowdhury, and daughter Nandita Sur Chowdhury. Senior Special Judge Zakir Hossain Galib issued the order, impacting accounts with a combined balance of Taka 5 crore 76 lakh 46 thousand and 797.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the court also ordered the seizure of two flats and a parcel of land owned by the family, following a petition submitted by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The seized properties include a flat owned by SK Sur in Segun Bagicha, valued at Taka 44 lakh 17 thousand and 700; a 4400 square feet flat in Dhanmondi owned by Suparna Sur, valued at Taka 1.25 crore; and eight decimal land owned by Nandita Sur in Lalpur, Natore district, valued at Taka 8.64 lakh. The total value of these properties amounts to Taka 1 crore, 77 lakh, 81 thousand, and 700.
The ACC informed the court that a three-member committee has been formed to investigate corruption allegations against SK Sur and his family under the money laundering act. The ACC’s petition expressed concerns that the accused might transfer their money, assets, and properties before formal cases are filed, which could complicate the investigation process.