The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has taken actions against two of its high-ranking officials amid allegations of massive corruption. The transfer of Kazi Abu Mahmud Faisal, a first secretary at NBR, to Bogra, and the mysterious disappearance of Matiur Rahman, a recent former member of NBR, have highlighted the pressing need for a coordinated effort involving all concerned departments to effectively combat corruption in Bangladesh.

Kazi Abu Mahmud Faisal’s transfer was precipitated by allegations that he had amassed substantial wealth through corrupt practices, both in his name and in the names of his relatives. The tax administration branch issued Faisal’s transfer order following an intensive investigation by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The ACC’s preliminary search uncovered significant illegal assets attributed to Faisal and his relatives, leading to a court-approved seizure and freezing of these assets.

Media reports on Faisal’s corruption sparked widespread public outrage, prompting the swift issuance of his transfer order. However, reports indicate that Faisal did not report for work at the revenue building in Agargaon the following Sunday, with his senior officer, Nazmul Karim, stating that Faisal was on casual leave.

In a more perplexing development, Matiur Rahman, a former member of NBR, has gone into hiding, leaving no trace of his whereabouts. An order issued on Sunday transferred him to the Internal Resources Department of the Finance Ministry, but Matiur has not reported to his new position. His disappearance has raised significant concerns, especially in light of the allegations of corruption against him.

The ACC has intensified its........

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