former DSCC mayor Fazle Noor Taposh. File Photo

DHAKA, Nov 30, 2025 (BSS) – A court here today ordered to seize tax files of former mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Barrister Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh and his wife Afrin Taposh.

Judge Md Sabbir Faiz of Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Court passed the order, allowing two separate pleas of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).

According to the petition filed against Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh, it is alleged that during his tenure as a Member of Parliament and mayor, he abused his position and acquired assets worth Taka 73.19 crore. The case also alleged that his 27 bank accounts showed suspicious transactions involving Taka 539.16 crore and USD 517,527, which constitute illicit funds knowingly transferred and laundered.

“For the sake of a fair and thorough investigation it is necessary to seize and examine all relevant documents, including the permanent and miscellaneous sections of Taposh’s income tax records from the beginning to the present,” the plea added.

In another petition filed against Afrin Taposh, it has been stated that accused Afrin Taposh and accused Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh, in collusion, unlawfully acquired and possessed assets worth Taka 6.40 crore. The case further alleges that nine bank accounts held by Afrin Taposh contain suspicious and unusual transactions involving Taka 70.89 crore and USD 395,963.

An investigation officer has been appointed to look into the matter. The petition argued that for proper investigation, it is essential to seize and scrutinize all relevant records, including the permanent and miscellaneous sections of Afrin Taposh’s income tax files.