COURT CORRESPONDENT

A Dhaka court yesterday imposed a travel ban on Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) administrator Mohammad Azaz over allegations of corruption.

Judge Md Sabbir Faiz of the Metropolitan Senior Special Judge’s Court passed the order following a petition by Anti-Corruption Commission Assistant Director Md Ashiqur Rahman, who is leading the inquiry, said court bench assistant Riaz Hossain.

ACC Public Prosecutor Samsuddin Mohammed Abul Kalam moved the petition on behalf of the anti-graft watchdog, he added.

According to the ACC petition, Azaz is under investigation over abuse of power, irregularities, corruption and bribery in several DNCC-related matters.

According to the ACC application, the allegations include irregularities in leasing the Mirpur-Gabtoli cattle market, the e-rickshaw project and taking control of Borak Tower or Hotel Sheraton.

The allegations further relate to the allocation of shops at Banani kitchen market, construction and allocation of shops in the parking area of Khilgaon Taltola Super Market, the city corporation’s van service and allocation of shops on footpaths, among other matters involving the corporation’s interests.

The ACC said Azaz was served a notice to appear for a hearing and record his statement, but he did not comply.

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