The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has formally asked banks to provide detailed account information related to Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, spokesperson of the National Citizen Party (NCP) and a former adviser to the interim government.
Sources with knowledge of the matter said the financial intelligence agency sent letters to all scheduled banks on Monday, seeking comprehensive records of any accounts held in Asif’s name. The move reportedly follows a complaint submitted to the agency.
The BFIU, which functions under Bangladesh Bank as the country’s anti-money laundering authority, has instructed banks to respond within three working days.
Financial institutions have been asked to submit account opening documents, detailed transaction statements and any other relevant records linked to his banking activities.
The development could not be independently confirmed immediately.
Asif Mahmud rose to prominence during the July uprising and later served as one of three student representatives appointed as advisers in the interim administration.
During his tenure, he was in charge of the ministries of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, along with Youth and Sports.
In the lead-up to the 13th parliamentary election, Asif and fellow adviser Mahfuj Alam resigned from their posts on December 10 last year. Prior to that, NCP Convener and sitting lawmaker Nahid Islam had also stepped down from the interim government.
Asif currently holds the position of spokesperson for the National Citizen Party.
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