Dhaka, August 30- The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), a financial intelligence agency under the central bank, has ordered the freezing of bank accounts belonging to former Chief Justice Obaidul Hasan and former Attorney General AM Amin Uddin. Additionally, the bank accounts of their wives and children have been instructed to be suspended.

The directive was issued on Thursday, instructing all banks and financial institutions in the country to cease all transactions through the personal and business accounts of Obaidul Hasan and AM Amin Uddin. This suspension will be in effect for the next 30 days and may be extended if necessary.

According to the BFIU's order, the freezing of these accounts falls under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Rules. The instructions include a requirement for banks and financial institutions to provide relevant information and documents, such as account opening forms, Know Your Customer (KYC) details, and transaction statements, within five working days from the date of the letter.

The BFIU's directive emphasizes a strict adherence to the rules in order to maintain financial integrity and combat money laundering. This move reflects the government's ongoing efforts to ensure transparency and accountability within the financial sector.