The Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s Court has issued an order suspending the international travel of renowned singer and chairman of the private television channel Gaan Bangla, Koushik Hossain Taposh. Simultaneously, the court has directed Taposh, his wife Farzana Munni (also known as Farzana Arman), and their children to submit their income tax documents to authorities.
The directive was issued following a petition by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the police, which is investigating multiple allegations against Taposh.
Deputy Police Inspector Mehedi Hasan of CID informed the court that Taposh faces an attempted murder case registered with Uttara East Police Station. Preliminary investigations indicate his possible involvement in money laundering. Authorities warned that allowing Taposh to travel abroad could lead to him absconding, prompting the court to impose the travel ban.
The court bench, through Assistant Judge Riaz Hossain, confirmed the order, emphasising its necessity for ongoing investigations. According to CID officials, reviewing Taposh and his family’s income tax records is crucial to the inquiry. Although requests for information about Taposh’s movable and immovable assets have been sent to various government departments, the authorities have not yet received the relevant tax documents under his and his family’s names.
The CID provided the court with the following summary of their request:
| Subject | Details |
|---|---|
| Accused | Koushik Hossain Taposh |
| Family | Wife: Farzana Munni; Children |
| Case | Attempted murder; Money laundering investigation |
| Investigator | CID, Deputy Police Inspector Mehedi Hasan |
| Court Order | Travel abroad prohibited; Income tax records requested |
| Key Background | Initially arrested on 3 November 2024; re-arrested during July 2024 mass unrest; released on bail in June 2025 after seven months in custody |
Taposh was first arrested on 3 November 2024 and later re-arrested in connection with multiple attempted murder cases during the July 2024 mass unrest. After spending more than seven months in prison, he was granted bail in June 2025.
Investigators emphasise that preventing Taposh from leaving the country and securing his family’s tax documents are vital measures for probing potential money laundering and illicit wealth accumulation. Authorities have described these steps as a significant move to uphold the country’s financial integrity and enforce economic accountability.