DHAKA, March 6, 2026 (BSS) - The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has 
filed a case against Jubo League leader and former ward councillor Md. Tajul 
alias Taijul Islam Chowdhury for allegedly acquiring illegal assets worth 
nearly Taka 2.5 crore and money laundering.

The case was filed on Thursday at Pallabi Police Station, Dhaka, naming Tajul 
and six to seven unknown individuals as accused, according to the CID's 
Financial Crime Unit.

A CID statement said the accused allegedly amassed money over several years 
through extortion and fraud by controlling the transport sector, street 
markets, garment waste, and satellite cable and internet businesses in 
Pallabi.

Investigations revealed Tajul presented himself as the owner of 'Smart 
Fashion', a clothing company, and as proprietor of the brick kiln 'Messrs 
Chowdhury & Khan Auto Brics' in Morelganj, Bagerhat.

Between 2014 and 2024, he reportedly earned Taka 3.83 crore from clothing, 
fish trading, and brick kiln operations, which he allegedly used to acquire 
various assets. Declared family expenditure was Taka 1.11 crore, leaving 
estimated savings of Taka 2.71 crore. CID found around Taka 1.55 crore could 
not be accounted for, indicating illegal acquisition.

The brick kiln, established in a prohibited area, was fined Taka 1 lakh by a 
mobile court on January 30, 2025. Despite this, Tajul reportedly earned Taka 
48.48 lakh from the kiln, suggesting illegal sources. CID also found Taka 48 
lakh in undisclosed income during land purchases in North Senpara, Pallabi.

In total, CID investigations indicate illegal acquisition, transfer, and 
conversion of assets worth about Taka 2.52 crore. Investigations into money 
laundering and financial crimes are ongoing.