Ex-MP Naimur Rahman, his wife barred from leaving country

A Dhaka court on Thursday issued an order barring former lawmaker from Manikganj-1 constituency and former Bangladeshi cricketer Naimur Rahman and his wife Farhana Rahman from leaving the country.

Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Mohammed Ash-Shams Joglul Hossain passed the order after hearing a petition submitted by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).

In the petition, the former lawmaker is accused of amassing a huge amount of illegal wealth in his name and family members from unknown sources through irregularities and corruption.

Investigation against him and wife is underway.

According to sources involved in the investigation, the accused have been trying to flee the country and the probe against them will be delayed or obstructed if they flee the country.