The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has demanded detailed information on the bank accounts of Abdul Kadir Molla, the chairman and managing director of Thermex Group, who rose dramatically from a meter reader at Titas Gas to a prominent businessman.
In a directive issued to banks, the BFIU instructed them to submit records within seven days, covering the financial transactions of Abdul Kadir Molla, individuals associated with him, and entities linked to his interests.
This includes information on loans, deposits, and import-export activities.
For institutional accounts, banks have been asked to provide structured data on foreign trade, including import-export transactions, deposits, loan balances, renewal frequency, default details, and the current status of loans.
Specific instructions have been issued to disclose the amount of deposits held in Abdul Kadir Molla's accounts and those of his associates, as well as comprehensive loan information and their current status.
Abdul Kadir Molla previously served as chairman of the private South Bangla Agriculture and Commerce Bank (SBAC).
Earlier in December, the Bangladesh Bank sought exhaustive details on loans and guarantees across the banking sector for Thermex Group and its affiliated entities.
Abdul Kadir Molla, who faces allegations of loan scams and tax evasion, operates more than 16 textile and garment companies, most of which are based in Narsingdi.