The government has appointed former Bangladesh Bank executive director AFM Shahinul Islam as the head of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) for the next two years from the date of joining.
The Financial Institution Division of the Ministry of Finance issued a notification in this regard on Thursday.
BFIU seeks Shomi Kaiser's financial transaction details
According to the circular, he has been appointed as the "chief officer" of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) on a contractual basis, with the rank of deputy governor.
The appointment is contingent upon his severing ties with any other institutions or organisations.
BFIU summons bank transaction details of Sheikh Hasina, Sheikh Rehana, their children
This order, issued in the public interest, will take effect immediately.