The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed two separate cases against Md. Mirajul Islam, the former chairman of Bhandaria Upazila Parishad, and his wife, Mrs. Shamima Akter, after discovering bank deposits totaling Tk 2,814 crore and illegal assets worth approximately Tk 124 crore.
The cases were lodged on Thursday (January 29, 2026) at the ACC’s Integrated District Office in Pirojpur. Assistant Director Mohammad Monirul Islam acted as the complainant, with Deputy Director Md. Aminul Islam supervising the investigation.
Massive Wealth Discrepancy for Mirajul Islam
According to the case statement, Mirajul Islam—owner of Ifti ETCL, Ifti Enterprise, and South Bangla Trade International—was found to possess significant movable and immovable assets.
Financial Breakdown for Mirajul Islam:
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Total Assets Found: Tk 87.34 crore (including land, houses, flats, shops, 9 vehicles, and company shares).
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Family Expenses: Tk 29.49 crore.
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Gross Wealth (including expenses): Tk 116.84 crore.
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Acceptable Income: Only Tk 17.71 crore.
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Illegal Wealth (Beyond Known Sources): Tk 99.13 crore.
The ACC also uncovered staggering transactions in his name across nine different banks. Deposits totaling Tk 2,691.45 crore were identified, of which Tk 2,679.37 crore has already been withdrawn.
Allegations Against Shamima Akter
Mirajul’s wife, Shamima Akter, is also facing serious charges. The investigation revealed that she had attempted to conceal significant financial activity.
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Illegal Wealth: She is accused of acquiring Tk 24.45 crore in assets beyond her known income.
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Bank Deposits: Her accounts showed deposits of Tk 122.40 crore, which the ACC claims were part of an attempt to hide the source of the funds.
Background of Systemic Corruption
This is not the first time the couple has come under the scanner. It is reported that they were already under investigation in eight other cases involving the embezzlement of approximately Tk 1,000 crore.
Those allegations involve securing contracts for various development projects under the Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) and misappropriating the funds without completing any actual work.
“The scale of these deposits suggests a massive misuse of public office and systemic fraud across multiple bank accounts,” an ACC official noted during the filing.
The cases have been filed under the Anti-Corruption Commission Act, 2004 and the Money Laundering Prevention Act, 2012.
