Adviser Mahfuz responds to allegations of suspicious transactions in Australia

Information and Broadcasting Adviser Mohammad Mahfuz Alam has addressed allegations of irregular financial transactions raised by social activist Boni Amin. Speaking on his verified Facebook page late Monday night, Mahfuz shared his side of the story and posted a statement supporting his brother.

In his post, Mahfuz described an incident involving a friend who introduced a person to his brother with a proposal related to a BTV tender. The individual promised a commission and assistance with programmes in several countries if the tender was secured. Upon learning this, Mahfuz immediately prohibited any involvement, emphasizing that despite good intentions, betraying state trust is unacceptable. Subsequently, the tender process was halted.

Mahfuz also revealed that the individual recorded their conversation and sent it to a journalist. When contacted, Mahfuz clarified that his brother was never involved in such dealings, and the journalist chose not to publish the recording, believing Mahfuz’s explanation.

The adviser further stated that false allegations have been made against him recently as some political figures feel threatened by him. He vowed that all conspiracies will come to light. Despite various accusations over the past year, Mahfuz pointed out that none included corruption or financial misconduct. He emphasized that the honor and trust of the state matter more than any monetary gain.

In a final note, Mahfuz urged unity against rumor-mongers and opportunists, noting that several political masterminds are working against him, using the controversy for their political gain.

The allegations surfaced after social activist Boni Amin posted on Facebook under the headline, “Transaction of Tk 6.5 crore in Sydney!” Amin claimed that Mahfuz, once a trusted leader of the new generation movement and a native of Noakhali, is now embroiled in controversy. The post highlighted that Mahfuz’s elder brother resides in Sydney, Australia, working part-time as a taxi driver while pursuing higher education.

According to the post, commissions from Mahfuz’s lobbying and filing activities were deposited into his brother’s bank account in Australia’s Commonwealth Bank for nearly nine months. On July 24, 2025, a transaction worth Tk 6.5 crore from the Middle East attracted the attention of the Australian intelligence agency AUSTRAC. As a result, his brother’s bank account was frozen. The matter is currently under investigation, and further details have not been disclosed.