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Economist Abul Barkat arrested by DB in graft case

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The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested prominent economist and former Janata Bank chairman Professor Abul Barkat late Thursday night in connection with a major corruption case.

He was arrested from his residence on Road No. 3 in the capital's Dhanmondi area around 11:30pm, according to DB Joint Commissioner (South) Mohammad Nasirul Islam.

The arrest follows a corruption case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on February 20 against 23 individuals, including former Bangladesh Bank governor Dr Atiur Rahman and Professor Barkat. The case alleges the embezzlement of approximately Tk 297 crore.

Authorities have not yet released further details about the charges or the progress of the investigation.


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