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Ex-Bangladesh Bank Deputy Governor SK Sur Chowdhury Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison

Former deputy governor of Bangladesh Bank, Sitangshu Kumar Chowdhury alias SK Sur Chowdhury, has been sentenced to three years' imprisonment for not filing a wealth statement.

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A court in Dhaka today convicted and sentenced former deputy governor of Bangladesh Bank, Sitangshu Kumar Chowdhury alias SK Sur Chowdhury, to three years' imprisonment in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for not filing a wealth statement. Judge Ayesha Nasrin of Dhaka Special Judge Court-2 pronounced the judgment in the presence of the convict and sent him back to jail with a conviction warrant, public prosecutor Abul Kalam Azad said.

Background and Legal Process

The ACC Deputy Director, Nazmul Hussain, filed the case against Chowdhury on December 23, 2024, for failing to submit the wealth statement within 21 working days of receiving its notice. The anti-graft body framed the charge-sheet on August 25, 2025, and the court framed charges on November 06, 2025. The court set July 28, 2026, for pronouncing the judgment after both prosecution and defence concluded their arguments on July 15, 2026.

Source: BSS

FAQ

Why was SK Sur Chowdhury convicted?
SK Sur Chowdhury was convicted for not filing a wealth statement as required by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
What is the sentence given to SK Sur Chowdhury?
SK Sur Chowdhury was sentenced to three years' imprisonment.
When was the case against SK Sur Chowdhury filed?
The case against SK Sur Chowdhury was filed on December 23, 2024.
Who filed the case against SK Sur Chowdhury?
The case was filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).

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