A Dhaka court on Monday ordered the freezing of 21 bank accounts belonging to former Dhaka South City Corporation mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh, his sons Sheikh Fazle Nashwan and Sheikh Fazle Naowar, as well as individuals and entities linked to his interests.

Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md Sabbir Faiz issued the order following a petition filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).

According to the ACC petition, the total balance in the frozen accounts amounts to approximately Tk10.42 crore.

The application said Taposh allegedly abused his power to acquire assets worth Tk73.19 crore, inconsistent with his known sources of income.

It further alleged suspicious transactions involving Tk539 crore and US$517,527 through 27 bank accounts in his name, which the ACC claims were proceeds of corruption laundered through transfers and transactions.

To prevent the transfer or disposal of the movable properties identified so far, the commission sought the freezing order.