A Dhaka court has scheduled May 11 for the hearing on charge framing against former National Board of Revenue (NBR) official Matiur Rahman in a corruption case involving illegal wealth of Tk 5.5 crore. The order was issued on April 20 by Divisional Special Judge Sharmin Afroze. Matiur’s lawyer, Md Wahiduzzaman Liton Dhali, confirmed the court’s decision.

According to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) charge sheet, Matiur Rahman concealed assets worth Tk 1.24 crore in his wealth statement and amassed Tk 5.40 crore in illegal assets through abuse of power, bribery, and corruption. The ACC had earlier filed two separate cases against Matiur and his second wife, Shammi Akhter Shibli, on December 15, 2024, for concealing information and acquiring illegal wealth.

The first case against Matiur involves Tk 5.28 crore in illegal assets, for which the charge sheet has been approved. The second case, involving Tk 1.87 crore in illegal wealth and Tk 2.75 crore in undisclosed assets, is still under investigation. Matiur and his first wife, Laila Kaniz Lucky, were arrested on January 14, 2025, and remain in custody.