Authorities have ordered the freezing of bank and beneficiary owner (BO) accounts of Matiur Rahman, a former National Board of Revenue (NBR) member, along with all his family members.

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) instructed all banks and non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) to freeze the bank accounts of Matiur Rahman and his family members. BFIU has also requested relevant account information.

A BFIU official confirmed that a letter has been sent to all banks, NBFIs, and mobile financial services to provide necessary details such as account opening forms, KYC details, and transaction histories within five working days. Additionally, their accounts will be frozen for 30 days.

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has directed the Central Depository Bangladesh Limited (CDBL) to freeze the BO accounts of Matiur Rahman and his family members.

Those affected include Matiur Rahman, his first wife Laila Kaniz, daughter Farzana Rahman Ipsita, son Ahmed Taufiqur Rahman, second wife Shami Akhtar Shibli, daughter Eftima Rahman Madhuri, sons Mushfiqur Rahman Iffat and Irfanur Rahman Irfan.

Matiur Rahman previously held positions as the president of the Customs, Excise and VAT Appellate Tribunal of the NBR and managing director of Sonali Bank. He was relieved of his duties amid allegations of misconduct and subsequently attached to the Internal Resources Division of the Ministry of Finance.

Following allegations on June 4, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) formed a three-member inquiry committee to investigate accusations of misconduct and illegal acquisition of property against Matiur Rahman.