U.S. Blacklists Retired Bangladeshi General Aziz Ahmed for Corruption

The former army chief is accused of significant corruption, including aiding his brother in evading justice and misusing his position for personal gain.

• The U.S. has blacklisted retired Bangladeshi General Aziz Ahmed for significant corruption.
• Ahmed is accused of interfering in public processes and aiding his brother in evading accountability for criminal activities.
• The blacklisting follows revelations from an Al Jazeera investigation detailing Ahmed's misuse of power for personal gain.
• Ahmed and his immediate family are now ineligible to enter the United States.
• The U.S. reaffirms its commitment to supporting democratic institutions and anti-corruption efforts in Bangladesh.

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