Business Desk :
Saimon Overseas, a company owned by Afsia Jannat Saleh, former secretary general of Atab, has come under scrutiny for allegedly laundering around Tk16 crore, according to a letter issued by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism.
The letter, signed by Mirza Murad Hasan Baig, Deputy Secretary of the ministry, formally sought an explanation from Afsia Jannat Saleh, the Managing Director of Saimon Overseas, over irregularities in the company’s cross-border ticket sales.
A review of Saimon Overseas’ records revealed that between January 4, 2024, and August 21, 2025, the company sold a total of 1,894 air tickets through travel agencies in Malaysia, Australia, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and various European countries.
These sales were conducted using Saimon Overseas’ GDS ID linked to IATA number 42300230. The total estimated value of these transactions amounts to approximately Tk16 billion.
Following these findings, the Ministry has requested Saimon Overseas provide a detailed clarification regarding the alleged financial irregularities.
Officials noted that the inquiry is part of ongoing efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in the country’s aviation and tourism sectors.
The company has yet to issue a public response to the allegations.
