The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has released a detailed account of its activities over an eleven-month period between December 2024 and October 2025, revealing a sweeping nationwide crackdown on graft, financial irregularities, and illicit asset accumulation. Marking its 21st anniversary at the organisation’s headquarters in Dhaka, the ACC disclosed statistics that underscore a significant escalation in its enforcement efforts.
During this period, the Commission filed 512 criminal cases, many of which involve allegedly high-profile individuals and complex financial networks. One of the most striking revelations was the scale of financial restrictions imposed: Tk 222 billion worth of domestic bank accounts were frozen, presenting one of the largest such clampdowns in the ACC’s history. Foreign bank accounts were not spared either, with freezes amounting to Tk 285.5 million and USD 28,950.
In its annual activity report, the ACC stated that it had received 11,600 complaints from citizens across the country, reflecting a growing public willingness to report corruption. In response, the agency initiated 960 inquiries, many of which evolved into full investigations and subsequent legal actions.
The Commission also filed 315 charge sheets, implicating 1,078 individuals. According to officials, these cases span numerous sectors, including public administration, financial institutions, local government bodies, and private enterprises with suspected ties to corrupt practices.
A particularly notable aspect of the report was the breadth of asset recovery efforts. The ACC seized Tk 30.39 billion in domestic assets, ranging from real estate and luxury vehicles to bank deposits. Additionally, Tk 965 million worth of assets were confiscated abroad, signalling increasing cooperation with international financial intelligence agencies and foreign jurisdictions.
As of now, 718 cases linked to corruption remain under trial. These include 198 departmental inquiries, 28 court cases, and four instances classified as “found cases”, indicating matters where evidence emerged unexpectedly during investigative procedures.
Financial penalties have also played a crucial role in the ACC’s operations. Over the reporting period, the Commission imposed Tk 50.95 billion in fines, while Tk 3.1 billion worth of assets were formally confiscated following court rulings or administrative orders.
Officials emphasised that despite significant progress, the fight against corruption remains a long-term effort requiring sustained vigilance, institutional strengthening, and public cooperation. The anniversary event underscored the ACC’s intention to enhance digital surveillance, expand investigative capabilities, and intensify collaborations with both local and global agencies.