Bangla Press Desk: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has summoned former Army chief Gen SM Shafiuddin Ahmed for questioning over allegations that he acquired illicit wealth through irregularities and corruption.
He has been asked to appear at the ACC headquarters at 12:30pm on Sept 14 to provide a statement.
ACC spokesperson Akhtarul Islam confirmed to bdnews24.com on Sunday that a notice had been sent to Shafiuddin.
The notice describes the allegations against the former Army chief as the acquisition of “illicit wealth” through “irregularities and corruption”.
The ACC has formed a two-member team to investigate the allegations, led by Director Abul Hasnat. Deputy Director Mozammil Hossain is the other member.
According to the notice, the team was tasked with investigating the allegations and submitting a report.
It says hearing and recording Shafiuddin’s statement is “essential in the interest of a proper investigation”.
He has been instructed to appear at the ACC headquarters with a photocopy of his national identity card.
According to the notice, the ACC began investigating the allegations against Shafiuddin on Dec 14, 2025.
A senior ACC official said the matter remained at the investigation stage.
“After the investigation, the team will submit a report to the commission. If evidence supporting the allegations is found, the commission may decide to file a case. If the allegations are not substantiated, the investigation may also be closed,” the official said.
Shafiuddin took over as chief of the Bangladesh Army on Jun 24, 2021, succeeding Gen Aziz Ahmed.
He handed over the post on Jun 23, 2024, after serving a three-year term.
While serving as Army chief, Shafiuddin also became president of the Bangladesh Olympic Association in December 2021.
Following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government, the ACC has launched several investigations into allegations of illicit wealth, money laundering and abuse of power involving former military and security officials.
Cases have also been filed against several former officials, while assets have been seized, bank accounts frozen and overseas travel restricted by court order in some cases.
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