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/
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