Illegal Money

Matiur thrived on insider trading

Former NBR official Md Matiur Rahman, who became a subject of controversy thanks to a high-profile sacrificial goat, has made much of his wealth by minting pre-public shares, an analysis of his and his family’s shareholding in at least 15 publicly listed companies show.

Faisal bought savings certificate worth Tk 2.55cr

Controversial taxman Quazi Abu Mahmud Faisal had purchased family savings certificates worth Tk 1.45 crore for himself and his relatives in three months, according to the Anti-Corruption Commission.

Matiur used clout to stop his transfers

So strong was the clout of former National Board of Revenue member Matiur Rahman that he could not be transferred unless he wanted to be transferred.

ANALYSIS / Matiur’s stock scandal just the tip of the iceberg

Md Matiur Rahman, the disgraced senior official of the National Board of Revenue (NBR), opened a Pandora’s Box when he claimed during an interview with a local television station that he received placement shares of a company below the face value.

Court issues travel ban on Matiur and family

A Dhaka court today issued a travel ban on Matiur Rahman, former member of the National Board of Revenue, and two of his family members in connection with corruption allegations against them

We can't let the Matiur family drama obscure the bigger picture

Govt must ensure accountability for those exploiting public office

Wealth accumulation: Heaps of stocks expose Matiur’s wrongdoing

NBR official Md Matiur Rahman, who has come under the scanner amid controversy over his wealth, has made a big fortune through investments in the stock market, raising questions about the means he applied in the process.

Govt bars Matiur from Sonali Bank’s board meeting

The disclosure comes a couple of hours after the finance ministry transferred Matiur to the Internal Resources Division from the NBR

ACC probing graft allegations against Matiur: official

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is investigating allegations of corruption against National Board of Revenue (NBR) official Matiur Rahman

June 23, 2024
June 23, 2024

How Lucky got so lucky!

Laila Kaniz Lucky is the upazila parishad chairman of Narsingdi’s Raipura and a retired teacher of a government college.

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