Combating Money Laundering: The Urgent Need for Political Commitment

Various institutions, including banks, financial institutions, insurance and brokerages, had sent a total of 14,106 suspicious transaction reports to the BFIU in the last financial year, while the number was 8,571 in the 2021-22 financial year. BFIU works as a coordination unit of various agencies in the country working to prevent money laundering. Transactions considered […]

Suspicious loan transactions double in Bangladesh’s financial sector: BFIU report

Talking about Saifuzzaman Chaudhary’s assets abroad, the BFIU chief said, “ACC has already acted on those who have purchased land and flats abroad. Some cases have already been registered. “Collection of information about others is ongoing.” He also said that he does not always get information from foreign intelligence agencies. That is why the process […]

Potato export scam: embezzlement of 300 million taka, 10 fraudulent companies exposed

During investigation, Miyaji Food’s exports worth $3.25 million were found to be fake. Speaking at his office in the capital’s Motijheel area on Sunday afternoon, Miyaji Food owner Mamun Miyaji rejected the investigation report and said there was no scope for getting cash assistance without any exports. He further said that he does not export […]

Declining foreign exchange reserves in Bangladesh: How to stop it

According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) calculation methodology, Bangladesh’s ‘gross foreign exchange reserves’ stand at US$20.90 billion, while the net reserves have fallen below US$17 billion, said a report by Prothom Alo on October 5, 2023 Has gone. Zahid Hussain, former chief economist of the World Bank’s Dhaka office, expressed concern that if this […]

Begumpara, the ‘forbidden paradise’ of rich Bangladeshis

Begumpara has thus become a ‘forbidden paradise’ for rich Bangladeshis abroad. No one has the slightest sympathy for the Begums and Sahibs of Begumpara because they have taken this decision voluntarily, they are actively involved in money laundering. The Prime Minister recently told the National Parliament that approximately 14.9 million Bangladeshi immigrants are currently living […]