DHAKA, Feb 23, 2026 (BSS) - A court here today imposed a travel ban on former principal secretary to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and former lawmaker 
of Jamalpur-5 constituency Abul Kalam Azad.
 
Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Sabbir Faiz passed the order, allowing a petition filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
 
The application stated that allegations involving various irregularities and corruption against Abul Kalam Azad are currently under investigation.
 
"Reliable sources indicate that the accused, Abul Kalam Azad, may flee the country. Therefore, in the interest of a fair and proper investigation, it is 
necessary to impose restrictions on his travel abroad," the plea added.