Restricted from Abroad Travel: Editor Shamsur Rahman of Independent TV
In a significant turn of events, a Dhaka court has imposed a travel ban on M Shamsur Rahman, editor and CEO of Independent Television, on 13 August 2025. The ban comes following a petition from the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) amid allegations of money laundering and embezzlement involving thousands of crores of takas [1][3][4][5].
The investigation, which is ongoing, is linked to alleged embezzlement activities within the Beximco Group, of which Salman F Rahman, former prime minister's adviser and Beximco Group Chairman, is a key figure. The allegations suggest that Shamsur Rahman, a close family member, may have been involved in siphoning off huge sums from shareholders through stock market manipulation [2].
Investigators have expressed concerns that Shamsur Rahman may attempt to flee the country, prompting the imposition of the travel ban to ensure a fair investigation. The case has been scheduled for a verdict by the High Court on 2 September 2025 [2].
The petition filed by ACC Deputy Director Muhammad Joynal Abedin also alleges that around Tk36,000 crore in loans were secured from government and private banks using illegal influence [6]. Furthermore, it is claimed that a portion of the embezzled funds were smuggled abroad [6].
As the investigation continues, the public awaits the outcome of the case, with hopes for transparency and justice in this matter.
[1] https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/dhaka/2025/08/13/dhaka-court-imposes-travel-ban-on-independent-tv-ceo-shamsur-rahman [2] https://www.bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2025/08/13/court-orders-travel-ban-on-shamsur-rahman-over-alleged-embezzlement [3] https://www.newagebd.net/article/173106/court-imposes-travel-ban-on-independent-tv-ceo-shamsur-rahman [4] https://www.unb.com.bd/business/2025/08/13/court-imposes-travel-ban-on-independent-tv-ceo-shamsur-rahman [5] https://www.thedailystar.net/business/news/court-imposes-travel-ban-on-independent-tv-ceo-shamsur-rahman-1977816 [6] https://www.banglatribune.com/bangladesh/2025/08/13/shamsur-rahman-under-investigation-for-alleged-large-scale-embezzlement-involving-family-members-of-former-prime-ministers-adviser-and-beximco-group-chairman-salman-f-rahman/
The travel ban on Shamsur Rahman, editor and CEO of Independent Television, was imposed by a Dhaka court due to allegations of embezzlement and money laundering, which falls under the category of general-news and crime-and-justice. The ongoing investigation implicates that Shamsur Rahman may have been involved in siphoning off funds through stock market manipulation, and concerns have been raised that he might try to flee the country, leading to the petition by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
