Ex-MP Salam Murshedi's bank account seized over Tk22cr tax evasion

The Income Tax Intelligence and Investigation Unit of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has seized the bank account of Abdus Salam Murshedi, former Member of Parliament from Khulna-4, over allegations of income tax evasion amounting to Tk 22 crore.

Murshedi, a former professional footballer and ex-vice president of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), admitted to the tax evasion and paid Tk 3 crore, but failed to clear the remaining dues. As a result, authorities moved to freeze his bank account.

The development was confirmed by Mohammad Abdur Rakib, commissioner of the Income Tax Intelligence and Investigation Unit.

Murshedi is currently in jail following his arrest in a separate case on September 1, 2024.

According to officials, the tax evasion was uncovered after a detailed investigation into Murshedi’s financial records and income tax filings. Despite initially agreeing to pay the remaining amount, no further payments were made.

The NBR unit has also initiated a review of the income tax files of Murshedi’s wife Sharmin Salam, son Ishmam Salam, daughter Shihrin Salam, and associated business entities.