The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has directed banks to provide account details of 10 journalists, including two chief editors and the immediate past president of the National Press Club. The individuals under scrutiny include prominent editors, bureau chiefs, and media professionals. The request, issued last week, also extended to the head of public relations at a private bank. This move comes as part of a broader investigation into alleged financial irregularities.
Since August 5, following the ousting of the former prime minister, the BFIU has intensified efforts to probe allegations of money laundering involving former ministers, lawmakers, and close associates of the previous administration. This latest action underscores the agency’s heightened focus on tracking suspicious financial activities across various sectors, including media, amid growing concerns over corruption and financial misconduct in Bangladesh.