Dhaka, July 30 -- The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has extended the freeze on all bank accounts of Chattogram-based businessperson Md Showkat Ali Chowdhury, his wife Tasmiya Ambareen, and their children Zara Namreen and Zaran Ali Chowdhury for an additional 30 days, now effective till August 28, 2025. This extension also applies to any institutions in which they have an interest, including Sole Proprietorship Business.
This extension was confirmed through a circular issued on July 30, 2025, and sent to all scheduled banks across the country. The initial freeze order, dated June 30, 2025, was issued under Section 23(1) (ga) of the Money Laundering Prevention Act, 2012, based on suspicious financial transactions reported by ...