United News of Bangladesh

Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has sought the bank account details of Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan, a former adviser to the interim government and a key leader of the July uprising. BFIU issued a directive to all banks and financial institutions on Monday, instructing them to submit all records related to Mahmud’s personal accounts within three working days. Asif Mahmud, a former adviser to Prof Yunus-led interim government, held portfolios in the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Ministry of Labour and Employment, and later the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development, and Cooperatives. He resigned on December 10 last year ahead of the 13th Parliamentary Election and is currently serving as the spokesperson of the National Citizen Party (NCP). Response from Asif Mahmud Speaking to the media on Tuesday night, Asif Mahmud said, "As far as I know, the bank account details of four advisers including myself have been sought." However, the identities of the other three advisers  could not be immediately verified. In a social media post on Tuesday night, the former adviser  said he has already submitted his wealth amstatement to the Cabinet Division before resigning from his post. "I will open my bank statements to everyone tomorrow to ensure transparency," he wrote. The BFIU’s move comes amid ongoing financial scrutiny of individuals who held high-ranking positions following the political transition on August 5, 2024.