Dhaka, Jan 15 (V7N)- A Dhaka court has granted a three-day remand for former National Board of Revenue (NBR) official Matiur Rahman, who was arrested in connection with a case filed under the Arms Act at Bhatara Police Station.

The order was issued by Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Nazmin Akhter on Wednesday (January 15) after hearing arguments from both the prosecution and defense. The police had initially sought a 10-day remand for Matiur Rahman.

Arrest and Allegations

Matiur Rahman and his wife, Laila Kaniz, were detained on Wednesday morning in Dhaka’s Bhatara area. The arrests follow ongoing investigations into their alleged involvement in acquiring and misusing wealth beyond their legal income.

The case under the Arms Act is part of broader allegations against the family, including accusations of money laundering and illegal asset accumulation.

Background

The controversy surrounding Matiur Rahman began last year when his son, Arnab Rahman, purchased a goat for 1.5 million taka ahead of Eid al-Adha. The purchase drew public attention to the family's opulent lifestyle, including reports of luxury vehicles worth crores of taka and undisclosed wealth.

Subsequent investigations revealed questionable assets linked to Matiur Rahman, his wife, and their children. Following the revelations:

  • Matiur Rahman was made Officer on Special Duty (OSD) by the NBR.
  • The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) filed a case against him, and a court issued a travel ban on Matiur Rahman and his family.

Legal Proceedings

During Wednesday’s remand hearing, the defense sought bail for Matiur Rahman and appealed for the remand request to be rejected. However, the court approved a three-day remand, enabling further investigation.

Next Steps

The remand will allow investigators to interrogate Matiur Rahman about the allegations of illegal possession of arms and his connection to the broader financial irregularities under scrutiny by the ACC.

The case has intensified public attention on corruption within high-ranking officials and their families, with calls for accountability and transparency gaining momentum.

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