ACC summons Shakib Al Hasan for questioning over stock market embezzlement case

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has summoned former Bangladesh cricket captain and former Magura-1 MP Shakib Al Hasan for questioning in a case filed over alleged embezzlement of funds through stock market manipulation.ACC Director General Md Akhter Hossain said on Thursday that Md Abul Khair, also known as Hiru, lured investors and caused losses by committing irregularities, corruption and manipulation in the stock market. He then allegedly layered the illicit gains and transferred the money across different channels.“Shakib Al Hasan and several others have been named in the case. As part of the investigation, notices have been issued for questioning. Shakib has been asked to appear on November 26,” he said.The ACC DG said a total of 15 individuals, including Shakib, have been summoned for November 25 and 26.On June 17, the ACC filed the case accusing Shakib, Abul Khair (Hiru), a deputy registrar at the Department of Cooperatives, and 13 ...

• 20 Nov 2025