Who are on the concealed wealth list?
A significant number of political figures, widely believed to have accumulated wealth during the Awami League’s 15-year rule, are also on the list. Officials say many of the cases involve beneficiaries of political patronage during the previous government
Bangladesh's tax intelligence has traced concealed assets and income Worth nearly Tk15,000 crore, linked to at least 3,100 individuals and entities, spanning politics, government service, business, and professional sectors, officials say.
According to sources at the Tax Intelligence Office and the National Board of Revenue (NBR), those identified include directors of leading corporate groups, businesspersons, travel agencies, firms, and individuals connected to mega infrastructure projects, including the Padma Bridge.
A significant number of political figures, widely believed to have accumulated wealth during the Awami League's 15-year rule, are also on the list. Officials say many of the cases involve beneficiaries of political patronage during the previous government.
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Current and former government officials feature prominently among those traced. These include officers and employees from the Income Tax and Customs departments, administration cadre, police, judiciary, sub-registrar offices, Roads and Highways Department, Public Works Department, Passport Office, Local Government Engineering Department, and the Power Development Board.
The list also includes professionals such as doctors, engineers, and journalists. Tax intelligence officials confirmed that concealed assets linked to at least 200 current and former government engineers and their family members have been identified, with more than 25 already admitting liability and paying assessed taxes.
Investigators have also traced assets held in the names of dependent family members, including parents, spouses, siblings, and in-laws, suggesting attempts to conceal ownership.
Sources said some cases involve single entities evading up to Tk1,200 crore in taxes. Among those who have settled dues so far, the highest single payment stands at Tk50 crore.
The concealed assets are largely invested in land, apartments, and vehicles, according to officials.
While the Tax Intelligence Office has declined to disclose names, it says investigations are ongoing, and the number of individuals and entities under scrutiny is expected to rise further as probes expand.
