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MP calls for scrutiny into Bangladeshi ex-minister's property deals

October 23, 2024

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The Guardian

British regulators have been urged by MPs to examine the relationship between London estate agents, lawyers and lenders and a former Bangladeshi government minister under investigation for alleged corruption.

- Rob Davies

Saifuzzaman Chowdhury was the land minister in Bangladesh until August, when the government of Sheikh Hasina was spectacularly toppled after her regime's violent suppression of student protests.

Chowdhury has had his bank accounts frozen and is being investigated by Dhaka authorities, amid allegations of corruption against members of the deposed government.

A lawyer, who no longer acts for Chowdhury, previously said that his client had "nothing to hide" and had acquired his wealth before entering politics. Chowdhury's UK real estate portfolio includes more than 250 properties worth an estimated £200m.

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