A Dhaka court on Monday framed charges against former National Board of Revenue (NBR) member Matiur Rahman in a graft case, formally opening his trial.

Dhaka Divisional Special Judge BM Tarikul Kabir passed the order and fixed September 14 for the recording of witness testimonies.

Public Prosecutor Mir Ahmed Ali Salam confirmed the matter to journalists.

Earlier in the morning, Matiur was brought from prison to the Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge's Court's jail for the hearing. Later, he was produced in the courtroom.

During the hearing, the court read out the charges brought against the accused. Later, the judge asked him whether he was guilty or innocent. Matiur pleaded not guilty and prayed for justice.

After the hearing, advocates Anwar Zahid Bhuiyan and Md Borhan Uddin filed bail applications on behalf of Matiur.

When Public Prosecutor Mir Ahmed Ali Salam opposed bail, the court rejected the bail application and ordered the framing of charges and recording of testimony.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) filed the case against Matiur on December 15, 2024, accusing him of concealing information on assets worth 1.27 crore taka and amassing illegal wealth amounting to 5.28 crore taka.

The anti-graft body submitted the charge sheet on February 3, 2026.

Matiur came under intense public scrutiny in 2024 after his son reportedly booked a sacrificial goat worth Taka 15 lakh ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, triggering widespread debate over the family's wealth.

On January 15, 2025, detectives from the Detective Branch (DB) arrested Matiur and his first wife, Laila Kaniz, from the capital's Bashundhara Residential Area.