Dhaka: The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has reached out to banks, seeking the bank account details of three former governors and six deputy governors of Bangladesh Bank (BB).
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the BFIU has sent letters to various banks requesting comprehensive information, including account opening forms, transaction records, and Know Your Customer (KYC) documents. The banks have been given a deadline of three working days to furnish these details and must also report any accounts that have been closed.
The individuals under scrutiny include former governors Atiur Rahman, Fazle Kabir, and Abdur Rouf Talukder. The list of former deputy governors consists of Shitangshu Kumar Sur Chowdhury, SM Moniruzzaman, Kazi Sayedur Rahman, Abu Farah Md Nasser, Abu Hena Mohammad Razee Hassan, and Md Masud Biswas. The BFIU’s request aims to ensure transparency and accountability within the banking sector.