RAJUK Purbachal Plot Allocation Scam (2025)

The alleged scam revolves around plot allocations under the Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK) in the Purbachal New Town Project in Bangladesh. The key issues: misuse of power, bypassing of procedures, and allocation of high-value plots to politically influential individuals.

Key Parties

• Sheikh Hasina (former Prime Minister of Bangladesh) — named as primary accused.


• Saima Wazed Putul (her daughter) — alleged to have sought plot allocation by influencing her mother and bypassing RAJUK procedure.


• Other family members: Sajeeb Wazed Joy (her son), Sheikh Rehana (her sister), and nephews/nieces (e.g., Radwan Mujib Siddiq, Azmina Siddiq) are also implicated.


• Officials at RAJUK and the Ministry of Housing and Public Works – multiple high-ranking officials named for collusion or negligence.

What's being alleged

• According to the Anti‑Corruption Commission (ACC), plots in Purbachal (notably 10-katha plots in Sector 27, Road 203 zone) were allocated to these persons despite them being ineligible under RAJUK rules (for example, they already owned housing within RAJUK jurisdiction).


• The process is alleged to have bypassed normal RAJUK application procedures—for example, no formal application book entry, skipping of eligibility checks.


• The allocations allegedly took place “by abusing power” with collusion between the accused and RAJUK/MoHousing officials.

Timeline of major actions

• 26 December 2024: ACC launches inquiry into allocation of 60 katha (6 plots × 10 katha each) to Hasina and family.


• 12 January 2025: ACC files a case against Hasina, Saima and 14 others for “abuse of power” in Purbachal plot allocations.


• 10 March 2025: ACC submits charge sheets, adding further accused.


• 10 April 2025: Dhaka court issues arrest warrants against Hasina and 17 others.


• 27 April 2025: Court grants ACC’s request to issue an Interpol red notice for Saima Wazed Putul (living abroad) in the plot allocation case.


• 1 July 2025: Court orders newspaper advertisements summoning Hasina, her son, daughter and others in connection with five cases.