Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against former press secretary to deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, Nayeemul Islam Khan and his wife Nasima Khan Monty for failing to submit their wealth statements within due time.

The case was approved on Monday under Section 26(2) of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act, the graft watchdog said on Monday.

Emeritus editor of the daily Amader Notun Shomoy, Nayeemul was appointed press secretary to Hasina around two months before the fall of the Awami League government. The Ministry of Public Administration issued his appointment order on Jun 6, 2024.

He reportedly went into hiding following the government's fall on Aug 5 that year. Later, he announced the closur...