The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has sought detailed information on the bank accounts of three former governors and six deputy governors of Bangladesh Bank.

A letter sent to all banks on Wednesday (August 13) directed them to submit all necessary documents including account opening forms, transaction details, KYC (know your customer) information within three working days. The move was taken at the request of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).

The former governors on the list are Dr. Atiur Rahman, Fazle Kabir and Abdur Rouf Talukder. Of these, Atiur Rahman went abroad after the fall of the Awami League government. Abdur Rouf Talukder resigned via e-mail on August 7 last year while still absconding.

The six former deputy governors are SK Sur Chowdhury, who was imprisoned in an ACC case after the fall of the government, Md. Masud Biswas, who was forced to resign as BFIU chief, and his predecessor, long-time chief Abu Hena Md. Razi Hasan, SM Moniruzzaman, Kazi Saidur Rahman, and Abu Farah Md. Naser.

The BFIU letter also states that even if someone's account is closed, their information must be submitted.

Sources said that an investigation has been launched into the financial activities of former senior officials of the central bank after the change of government. They are being investigated for allegations of abuse of power, financial irregularities and corruption.

It is believed that as part of this, initiatives have been taken to collect bank account information.