Dhaka, May 13 -- Seba Prokashoni has announced the suspension of all operations, citing allegations of internal irregularities and corruption within the organisation.

The announcement came on Wednesday evening through a notice posted on the publisher's official Facebook page.

Founded in the 1960s by late writer and publisher Qazi Anwar Hussain, Seba Prokashoni introduced generations of Bangladeshi readers to mystery and thriller fiction.

Following his death four years ago, the publishing house had been run by members of his family, primarily his sons Qazi Shahnur Hussain and Qazi Maimur Hussain.

The notice, signed by Shahnur and posted by Seba Advisor Masuma Maimur, said: "It has recently come to our attention that there have been int...