Obaidul Quader, 13 ex-secretaries barred from leaving Bangladesh

According to the anti-graft body, credible information suggests the accused were attempting to leave the country with their families, raising concerns that the ongoing investigation could be delayed or obstructed if they fled abroad. The commission said the travel ban was necessary to ensure a fair and effective investigation.

The accused include former secretaries from key ministries such as bridges, road transport, public security, power, land, water resources, railways, defence, energy and economic relations, as well as a former comptroller and auditor general.