The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an investigation following an accusation that the shipbuilder obtained loans of BDT 13bn ($167.6m) using fake documents.

A total of 14 banks were involved in the financing.

ACC deputy director Zainal Abedin Shibly has been appointed to lead the inquiry, the Financial Express reported.

Dhaka-based Ananda is planning an IPO this year, selling 30m shares with a face value of BDT 10 each.