11 August 2024

BFIU freezes bank accounts of ex-FM Hasan Mahmud, family

By Redoy K

Bangladesh’s Financial Intelligence Unit has ordered banks to freeze accounts of former Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud and his family. Mahmud was detained at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on August 6 while attempting to board a flight to Delhi. He was subsequently taken into custody by the Air Force. The account freeze order was confirmed by a BFIU official on Sunday. UNB