National Citizen Party (NCP) spokesperson and former interim government adviser Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan has made public the details of his and his family members’ bank accounts, showing combined deposits of approximately Tk 1.55 million across nine accounts.
He revealed the information at a press briefing on Wednesday evening at the party’s temporary central office in Banglamotor, Dhaka, after the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) sought banking information related to him.
Total Funds and Account Details
According to Asif, he holds two personal bank accounts containing a total of Tk 978,556. His father has five accounts, while his mother and wife each maintain one account. The combined balance in the family members’ accounts stands at Tk 569,478.
He explained that one of his accounts, a savings account with Sonali Bank, currently holds Tk 9,930. The second account was opened to receive his salary during his tenure in the interim government.
Over 16 months, he received an average monthly salary and allowances of Tk 165,000, along with official travel allowances for five foreign visits.
He stated that the salary account recorded total credits of Tk 8,581,000 and total withdrawals of Tk 7,603,000. After expenses, the remaining balance, combined with the savings account, amounts to Tk 978,556.
Father’s Loan and Family Balances
Asif said his father, a teacher by profession, has five accounts with total deposits of Tk 547,711. However, his father had taken a service loan of Tk 1 million, of which Tk 639,746 remains unpaid. After adjusting the outstanding loan, his father effectively remains in debt by around Tk 82,035.
In addition, his mother’s bank account contains Tk 21,154, and his wife’s account holds Tk 613.
Previous Asset Statement
After the July mass uprising, an interim government led by Professor Muhammad Yunus was formed on August 8, 2024, with Asif serving as one of three student representatives in the advisory council.
Before stepping down in December last year, he submitted a statement of assets to the Cabinet Division.
Government records released ahead of the 13th parliamentary election showed his declared assets totaled Tk 1,534,717 at that time. While other advisers disclosed both personal and spousal assets, Asif had only declared his own.
He told reporters that although he had already submitted his financial statement officially, he decided to publicly share the updated bank details to prevent what he described as attempts to “create unnecessary suspicion.”
Allegations of Selective Targeting
Asif alleged that the BFIU requested banking information for 56 individuals but that only his case was specifically highlighted in a journalists’ group. He claimed this selective focus indicated motives beyond routine scrutiny.
He further alleged that certain quarters, including individuals who were displeased during his time in office and the Awami League, which was removed from power during the mass uprising, were involved in spreading misinformation against him.
Political Context and Remarks
During the briefing, Asif also referenced former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, claiming that past media narratives had unfairly portrayed her in corruption allegations. He suggested that similar tactics were now being used against him.
He emphasized that he had maintained transparency and accountability while serving in government and pledged to continue upholding those principles in future political activities.
Other NCP leaders, including Monira Sharmin and Humayra Noor, were present at the press conference.
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