The bank account of Awami League General Secretary and former Minister of Road Transport and Bridges Obaidul Quader has been frozen.
Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) issued the suspension order on Tuesday (27 August).
The central bank's financial intelligence division issued directives to banks and financial institutions in the country to suspend the accounts of Quader.
If any account is being operated under the name of the mentioned individual or his privately-owned enterprises, transactions in those accounts must be suspended for 30 days under the Anti-Money Laundering Act, said the letter of BFIU.
Additionally, the letter said that if he has any lockers, its use must also be restricted for 30 days.
