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2 testify in graft case against PSC driver Abed Ali's son
On 5 January last year, the ACC filed three separate cases against Abed Ali, his wife, Shaharin Akter Shilpi, and their son, Syed Sohanur Rahman Siam
Daily Sun Report, Dhaka
Published: 09 Jul 2026, 05:03 PM
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A Dhaka court on Thursday recorded the testimony of two witnesses in a graft case filed against Syed Sohanur Rahman Siam, son of former Public Service Commission (PSC) driver Syed Abed Ali Jibon, over allegations of acquiring wealth beyond his known sources of income.
The witnesses whose testimonies were recorded were
the complainant in the case, Zakir Hossain, and another witness, Mintu Mia.
Judge Md Traikul Kabir of the Dhaka Divisional
Special Judge's Court recorded their testimony and fixed 10 August for the next
hearing, Bench Assistant Ariful Islam said.
Confirming the development, Anti-Corruption
Commission (ACC) Court Inspector Md Saiful Islam said the court had framed
charges against Sohanur and ordered the commencement of the trial. The accused
was present in court during the hearing.
On 5 January last year, the ACC filed three separate
cases against Abed Ali, his wife, Shaharin Akter Shilpi, and their son, Syed
Sohanur Rahman Siam.
According to the case documents, Sohanur was accused
of acquiring assets worth Tk3.30 crore beyond his known sources of income. The
ACC recently submitted a charge sheet against him in a case filed under Section
27(1) of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act, 2004.
Notably, on 20 January, the ACC arrested Sohanur
Rahman, son of Syed Abed Ali, the former driver of a PSC chairman who came
under scrutiny in connection with a question paper leak scandal. He has
remained in jail since then.