The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has sought information on the bank accounts of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her sister Sheikh Rehana.

The anti-money laundering agency has also sought details of the accounts linked to the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Memorial Trust, according to a letter sent to banks last week. 

The letter states that Hasina serves as the chairperson of the trust, while Sheikh Rehana is one of its trustees.

Banks have been instructed to submit all the relevant information, including transaction records, account opening forms and other related information within five working days, the BFIU letter stated.

Additionally, banks have been asked to provide account details of Chowdhury Jafarullah Sarafat, a well-known television commentator, as well as his brother Chowdhury Habibullah Sarafat and sister Dalia Chowdhury.