The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an investigation into the allegations of corruption against former National Board of Revenue (NBR) official Matiur Rahman for the fifth time.
The commission decided to form the probe body on June 4.
Subsequently, a three-member investigation team, headed by a deputy director, has already started its probe allegations of amassing illegal assets and money laundering against Matiur.
ACC Secretary Khorsheda Yasmin told the reporters in a press briefing on Sunday.
Matiur Rahman removed from NBR following controversyAccording to ACC sources, Director General (Money Laundering) Md Mokammel Haque presented the allegations on June 4.
Previously, four investigations were conducted based on similar allegations against Matiur.
According to ACC, investigations into his corruption were conducted in 2004, 2008, 2013, and 2021.
However, for unknown reasons, the ACC was unable to take any effective action against the NBR official in all four instances.
As per ACC information, Matiur Rahman and his family members own a seven-story house in Bashundhara D Block, and he has a share in a multi-story building in I Block under the joint ownership of his developer company, Jessix.
Additionally, Matiur Rahman owns a shoe factory named Global on approximately 300 bighas of land next to Seedstore area in Bhaluka, Mymensingh, a resort in Narsingdi, a shooting spot in Pubail, along with other substantial assets.
The Goatfather: Who really bought the goat priced at 15L?The ACC also has information about assets in the name of his wife and other family members, both known and unknown.
Earlier in the day, Matiur Rahman, president of the National Board of Revenue's (NBR) Customs, Excise and VAT Appellate Tribunal, was transferred to the Internal Resources Division (IRD) of the Ministry of Finance following the recent controversy over his wealth.
He is also dismissed from his position of director from the state-owned Sonali Bank PLC.
Matiur Rahman’s name was the talk of the town on social media this Eid-ul-Azha after rumors surfaced that his son had purchased a goat for an astonishing Tk15 lakh.
The exorbitant price of the goat sparked widespread attention, along with a mix of curiosity and controversy.
However, Matiur Rahman denied these claims, saying: "Iffat, the person being talked about, is neither my son nor even a relative or acquaintance. My only son's name is Toufiqur Rahman. I will formally protest these rumours."
Subsequently, scrutiny fell on Matiur Rahman and his family’s lifestyle.
Several media reports said that Matiur Rahman and his family own resorts, shooting spots, bungalow houses, land, and other properties.
