The Central Intelligence Cell of the National Board of Revenue began investigations against high profile businesses for their suspected accumulation of illegal assets and tax evasion.
The NBR has made a list of the suspected individuals and started gathering information about them for the purpose of thorough investigation.
On Thursday, it sought information about Beximco Group vice-chairman Salman F Rahman, Nassa Group chairman Nazrul Islam Mazumder, Summit Group chairman Muhammed Aziz Khan, Bashundhara Group chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan, Orion Group chairman Obaidul Karim, and their associates.
The NBR sent letters to different banks, financial institutions, Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission, National Savings Directorate and other related departments seeking their bank account information and others.
On August 15, the NBR sought similar information about controversial businessman Saiful Alam, chairman of S Alam group, and his family members.
All the business persons allegedly had close ties to the ousted Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government, and amassed wealth through illegal means using their political connections.
Salman F Rahman was the private industry and investment adviser to former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. He created controversy being involved in bank scams, and share market manipulation. Salman F Rahman was arrested at the capital’s Sadarghat on August 13.
Nassa Group chairman Nazrul Islam Mazumder was one of the close allies of Salman F Rahman. He was also allegedly involved in bank scams.
Summit Group chairman Muhammed Aziz Khan is accused of being involved in various power sector irregularities.
Bashundhara Group chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan is accused of land grabbing, amassing illegal wealth and concealing information about wealth.
Orion Group chairman Obaidul Karim is accused of bank scams and various irregularities in power sector.
