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The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an inquiry into allegations of corruption against former national cricket team captain and ex-lawmaker Shakib Al Hasan.

ACC Chairman Mohammad Abdul Momen confirmed the development while speaking to reporters yesterday.

Shakib, the former world number one all-rounder and one of the most prominent figures in the country’s cricketing history, was appointed the ACC’s goodwill ambassador in 2018.

As part of his contract as the brand ambassador, he also made a documentary film without any remuneration. The documentary was made to mark the inauguration of the ACC’s 106 complaint hotline at that time.

The ACC removed Shakib Al Hasan from his position as brand ambassador in 2022 after allegations of irregularities and corruption were raised against him.

Momen said, “The commission has launched a probe into allegations of corruption involving Shakib Al Hasan. If the investigation uncovers evidence of wrongdoing, a case may be filed against him.”

The allegations stem from a formal application submitted on August 28 last year by Supreme Court lawyer Milhanur Rahman Naomi. The complaint accuses Shakib of involvement in stock market manipulation, illegal gambling ventures, gold smuggling, fraud against Momen

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