Former PM's adviser Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury's bank account summoned

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) of Bangladesh Bank has summoned the bank account of Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury, former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's adviser on energy, mineral resources and power.

BFIU issued instructions to banks and financial institutions regarding this matter on Tuesday (October 8).

The letter from the BFIU stated that the relevant provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Rules will apply to this order regarding the summoning of transactions.

It also includes the name of the individual summoned along with details of their national identity card.

Additionally, banks and financial institutions have been instructed to submit relevant information and documents, such as account opening forms, KYC details, and transaction statements, to the BFIU within two working days from the date the letter was issued.