Matiur Rahman now removed from Sonali Bank director post
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He was removed from NBR as well
Matiur Rahman, who has been removed from his post at National Board of Revenue (NBR), is now dismissed from his position of director from the state-owned Sonali Bank PLC.
The decision was taken at a board meeting, chaired by the bank's board Chairman Ziaul Hasan Siddiqui, at 11am on Sunday.
Sources said that the Financial Institutions Division, earlier, verbally informed Sonali Bank that Matiur Rahman should not be present at the board.
The bank also advised Matiur Rahman not to attend Sunday’s meeting.
Matiur Rahman removed from NBR following controversyMatiur Rahman removed from NBR following controversy
Earlier in the day, Matiur Rahman was transferred to the Internal Resources Division (IRD) of the Ministry of Finance following the recent controversy over his wealth.
Matiur Rahman’s name was the talk of the town on social media this Eid-ul-Azha after rumors surfaced that his son had purchased a goat for an astonishing Tk15 lakh.
The exorbitant price of the goat sparked widespread attention, along with a mix of curiosity and controversy.
However, Matiur Rahman denied these claims, saying: "Iffat, the person being talked about, is neither my son nor even a relative or acquaintance. My only son's name is Toufiqur Rahman. I will formally protest these rumours."
Subsequently, scrutiny fell on Matiur Rahman and his family’s lifestyle.
Several media reports said that Matiur Rahman and his family own resorts, shooting spots, bungalow houses, land, and other properties.