Court imposes permanent travel ban on Taqsem A Khan

A Dhaka court has imposed a permanent travel ban on former managing director (MD) and CEO of Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Wasa) Taqsem A Khan over allegations of corruption.

Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md Jakir Hossain passed the order on Wednesday, allowing a plea from the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).

Investigation Officer and ACC Deputy Director Syed Nazrul Islam filed the petition, stating that the anti-graft body is investigating allegations of corruption and embezzlement through illegal appointments against Taqsem and others. Reports indicate that Taqsem may attempt to flee the country, prompting the ACC to submit the petition.

Earlier on August 22, the court of Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Ash Shams Zaglul Hossain imposed a 60-day travel embargo on Taqsem.

Taqsem was first appointed as the MD and CEO of Dhaka Wasa in 2009. In spite of allegations of gross misconduct and graft, his term was extended a couple of times. His term was extended for another three years in August 2023. Recently after the ousting of prime minister Sheikh Hasina, he finally resigned from the post.