A Dhaka court has imposed a travel ban on Mohammad Ejaz, Administrator of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), following allegations of abuse of power, corruption and bribery.

The order was issued on Sunday (1 February) by Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Sabbir Foyez after an application filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), said ACC Prosecutor Delwar Jahan Rumi.

Earlier in the day, ACC Assistant Director Md Ashiqur Rahman submitted the application seeking restrictions on Ejaz’s foreign travel. In the application, the ACC stated that allegations against Mohammad Ejaz, including abuse of power, various irregularities, corruption and acceptance of bribes, are currently under investigation.

According to the application, the allegations involve several DNCC-related matters, including the leasing out the Mirpur–Gabtoli cattle market, the e-rickshaw project, control over Borak Tower or Hotel Sheraton, allocation of shops at Banani raw market, construction and allocation of shops at the parking area of Khilgaon Taltola Super Market, the city corporation’s van service, allocation of footpath shops, and other issues linked to the interests of Dhaka North City Corporation.

The ACC further noted that under Section 22 of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act, 2004, Rule 8 of the Anti-Corruption Commission Rules, 2007, and Section 160 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, a notice was issued to Mohammad Ejaz to record his statement. However, he did not appear at the ACC office.

The application also mentioned that, according to reliable sources, the accused may attempt to flee the country. In the interest of ensuring a proper investigation, the ACC sought an order to prevent his departure abroad, which the court subsequently granted.