Economist Abul Barkat arrested over alleged corruption

The Report Desk

Published: July 11, 2025, 01:21 AM

Economist Abul Barkat arrested over alleged corruption

Source: Collected

The Detective Branch of police has arrested economist AbulBarkat, the former chairman of Janata Bank, in Dhaka. 

Detective Branch (DB) Joint Commissioner Nasirul Islam said Barkat was taken into custody from his home in Dhanmondi 3 on Thursday night. 

He said the arrest was made over a corruption case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).

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