The True Post (Web News)Authorities in Bangladesh have arrested former Chief Justice A. B. M. Khairul Haque, a key ally of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in connection with alleged corruption and misuse of power. The arrest has triggered political shockwaves across the country, as Justice Haque was widely regarded as a close and influential figure in the ruling Awami League’s inner circle.
According to officials, the arrest was made following a court-issued warrant based on preliminary findings by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Haque is accused of unlawfully using his position during and after his tenure as chief justice to benefit politically aligned individuals and entities, as well as amassing wealth beyond known sources of income.
The Anti-Corruption Commission has stated that an investigation had been ongoing for several months, during which several financial irregularities and document falsifications were discovered. While specific charges have not yet been formally announced, sources within the ACC confirmed that legal proceedings are underway and more arrests related to the case are possible.
Political analysts in Dhaka view the arrest as significant, given Justice Khairul Haque’s past rulings and political affiliations, especially his role in upholding key decisions that favored the current government. Opposition parties have welcomed the arrest, calling it “long overdue,” while ruling party members have largely remained silent or refrained from making public statements.
The arrest comes at a time when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government is under increasing international scrutiny over governance, judicial independence, and democratic backsliding. Observers believe this development could either strengthen the government’s claims of accountability or open the door to deeper political rifts.
Justice Khairul Haque served as Bangladesh’s chief justice from 2010 to 2011 and later held other advisory roles. His arrest marks one of the most high-profile detentions in recent years involving a former senior member of the judiciary.