Staff Correspondent
Matiur Rahman, president of the National Board of Revenue's (NBR) Customs, Excise and VAT Appellate Tribunal, has been transferred to the Internal Resources Division (IRD) of the Ministry of Finance following the recent controversy over his wealth.
The ministry issued a notification in this regard on Sunday.
However, the notification did not mention why this action was taken.
"The order issued in public interest will come into effect immediately," the notification said.
Matiur Rahman’s name was the talk of the town on social media this Eid-ul-Azha after rumors surfaced that his son had purchased a goat for an astonishing Tk15 lakh.
The exorbitant price of the goat sparked widespread attention, along with a mix of curiosity and controversy.
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However, Matiur Rahman denied these claims, saying: "Iffat, the person being talked about, is neither my son nor even a relative or acquaintance. My only son's name is Toufiqur Rahman. I will formally protest these rumours."
Subsequently, scrutiny fell on Matiur Rahman and his family’s lifestyle.
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Several media reports said that Matiur Rahman and his family own resorts, shooting spots, bungalow houses, land, and other properties.
