A Dhaka court has ordered the freezing of investments linked to seven companies owned by the Sikder family in Thailand, following a petition by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
The order, issued on Monday by Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Sabbir Foyez, targets assets belonging to Ron Haque Sikder, Rick Haque Sikder, and Parveen Haque Sikder—children of the late Zainul Haque Sikder, former chairman of National Bank Limited.
According to the ACC, the assets amount to 353 million Thai Baht. Assistant Director Md Ashiqur Rahman filed the petition seeking the freeze.
The ACC petition stated that Zainul Haque Sikder, his family members, and associates face allegations of corruption, embezzlement of public funds, bribery, and money laundering. A seven-member joint investigation committee has been formed to probe the allegations. Investigators said the accused were attempting to transfer movable and immovable properties abroad, which could obstruct the ongoing investigation.
The petition argued that freezing the assets in Bangkok was necessary to protect the government’s interest and ensure justice during the investigation.
