Matthew's daughter has hundreds of millions of rupees in the country
Based on the information obtained about Farzana Rahman Ipsita, it appears that her wealth is not quite commensurate with her age and profession. Starting a career as a makeup artist at the age of just 32 is clearly unusual to own a fortune worth hundreds of millions of rupees and invest heavily in several companies.
Ipsita's Assets and Investments:
1. Income Tax File: Ipsita's income tax file states her assets in 2023 as Tk 42 crores.
2. Investment:
- Sonali Securities: Tk 1.5 crore
- Synaji Trading: 5 Lakh Tk
- Global Sum: Rs 4.95 Crores
- Wonder Park: 10 Lakh Tk
- Mamun Agro Products: 45 lakh 45 thousand 690 taka
1. Income Tax File: Ipsita's income tax file states her assets in 2023 as Tk 42 crores.
2. Investment:
- Sonali Securities: Tk 1.5 crore
- Synaji Trading: 5 Lakh Tk
- Global Sum: Rs 4.95 Crores
- Wonder Park: 10 Lakh Tk
- Mamun Agro Products: 45 lakh 45 thousand 690 taka
3. Immovable Assets: The value of a seven-storey house in Bashundhara residential area is shown in income tax documents as Rs 5 crore, but the actual value may be more than Rs 50 crore.
4. Other Assets: Assets of Rs.22 Crores on account of bank deposits, savings bonds, loans to own company, and loans to brother.
Asset Validity:
There are doubts about the source of Ipsita's wealth. It is reported from various sources that his father Matiur Rahman, a former member of NBR, earned huge amount of money illegally during his career. Efforts have been made to legitimize this money through transfer and conversion, and these assets have been placed in the name of Ipsita.Assets of Matiur Rahman's first wife Laila Kaniz Laki:
- Although the income tax documents mention assets of 12 crore rupees, the actual amount of his assets is significantly higher.
- There is a huge Prasadopam house in the village of Narsingdi whose information is not in the income tax records.
- Various luxury cars are owned but not mentioned in income tax documents.
Comment of concerned authorities:
Iftekharuzzaman, executive director of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB), said the reason for Ipsita's increase in wealth and the source of her father's wealth should be investigated. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is required to verify the authenticity of these assets and investigate the assets of all concerned.
Conclusion:
The real source of wealth of Farzana Rahman Ipsita and her family members is doubtful and deserves investigation. The authorities concerned should take swift action in this regard, so that the illegally acquired assets can be identified and recovered.
