BB seeks bank info of Omar Faruk Chy

Bangladesh Bank (BB) yesterday sought information on all bank accounts and transaction details of Juba League chairman Omar Faruk Chowdhury. The Financial Intelligence Unit of the central bank in a letter asked all schedule banks to provide it with the information within three working days. The BB earlier sought account and transaction details of several businessmen and leaders of the Awami League’s associate youth body in the wake of seizure of huge local and foreign currencies during the ongoing drives against graft and casinos. The central bank also froze some of their accounts. On the eve of her departure for India, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday also warned tough action against corrupt people irrespective of their political and family identity.

 

BB seeks bank info of Omar Faruk Chy

Bangladesh Bank (BB) yesterday sought information on all bank accounts and transaction details of Juba League chairman Omar Faruk Chowdhury. The Financial Intelligence Unit of the central bank in a letter asked all schedule banks to provide it with the information within three working days. The BB earlier sought account and transaction details of several businessmen and leaders of the Awami Leagues associate youth body in the wake of seizure of huge local and foreign currencies during the ongoing drives against graft and casinos. The central bank also froze some of their accounts. On the eve of her departure for India, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday also warned tough action against corrupt people irrespective of their political and family identity.