Travel embargo imposed on ex-lawmaker Shamim

A Dhaka court has imposed a travel embargo on former lawmaker from Cumilla-8 constituency Abu Zafar Mohammod Shofiuddin Shamim over graft allegations.

Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Zakir Hossain Galib passed the order on Monday (April 7).

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Assistant Director Ferdous Rahman filed the plea.

The ACC in its plea said a team had been formed to investigate Shofiuddin over allegations, including the embezzlement of 300 crore Taka from a single project. 

The ACC expressed concerns that the former lawmaker might attempt to flee the country to avoid prosecution, leading to the travel restriction.