Dhananjay Kumar Das, the former Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, has been a controversial figure due to allegations of corruption and irregularities. He has faced serious accusations, including illegal asset acquisition, recruitment business, bribery, and money laundering.
- Illegal Assets and Bank Transactions:
In January 2025, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) filed a case against Dhananjay Kumar Das. The allegations claim that he accumulated illegal assets worth 2 crore 47 lakh 42 thousand 826 Taka and made suspicious transactions of 5 crore 90 lakh 15 thousand 590 Taka across 14 bank accounts.
- Recruitment Business and Bribery:
Dhananjay Kumar Das controlled the appointments and transfers of police officers in the Ministry of Home Affairs. Allegations suggest he took bribes ranging from 80 lakh to 2 crore Taka for these postings. In 2022, it was reported that DIG Mollah Nazrul Islam had to pay 5 crore Taka to be appointed as the Commissioner of Gazipur Metropolitan Police.
- Money Laundering and Foreign Assets:
Dhananjay Kumar Das is accused of laundering large amounts of illicit money to Malaysia, Canada, the USA, and India. From 2012 to 2018, while serving as the First Secretary at the Bangladesh Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, he built a second home there and purchased property in Canada.
- Community-based Recruitment and Influence:
Dhananjay Kumar Das is accused of giving priority to people from a specific community for promotions and appointments. There are also claims that he had close ties with intelligence officials at the Indian Embassy in Dhaka.
- Dismissal and OSD (Officiating on Special Duty):
On February 20, 2025, Dhananjay Kumar Das was temporarily dismissed by the Ministry of Public Administration. He was accused of taking a stand against the July-August protests and spreading false propaganda against the current government. Earlier, on December 8, 2022, he was transferred to OSD by the Ministry of Public Administration.
These allegations against Dhananjay Kumar Das highlight widespread corruption and irregularities within the Ministry of Home Affairs. The ACC is continuing its investigation, and legal action is being taken against those involved.