DHAKA, Oct 8, 2024 (BSS) - The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has asked banks to freeze bank accounts of former Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh, his wife and son, and their related private entities.

The anti-money laundering agency sent the directive on Monday to all banks and financial institutions in the country.

As per the directive, BFIU instructed banks to immediately halt transactions from these accounts. The accounts of their private business interests have also been included in the suspension order.

According to the directive, the freeze will remain in place for at least 30 days, during which no financial activity will be permitted.