The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has directed commercial banks across the country to submit bank account details, transaction records and related financial information of prominent content creator Salman Mohammad Muktadir. A senior official of the agency confirmed the development on Wednesday.
In an official email the BFIU instructed banks to provide Account Opening Forms (AOF), Know Your Customer (KYC) profile statements and complete transaction histories. Banks were also asked to detail account-wise interest income and sources of funds using a standardized format under Money Laundering Prevention rules while strictly maintaining confidentiality.
The financial probe comes on the heels of intense social media debate following the vandalism of Muktadir's office by unidentified miscreants. Initially Salman Muktadir alleged that individuals linked to the BNP had demanded extortion money from him. However, he later backtracked on his claims also causing further discussion online.
Addressing the controversy the Information and Broadcasting Adviser Zahed-ur Rahman urged viral social media figures and content creators to exercise greater responsibility in their public statements and actions.
