CA Yunus Calls for Swift Action to Recover Stolen Money

The call was made during an important meeting with the 11-member taskforce formed last September.

At a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy, Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam confirmed that a law would be introduced soon to facilitate the recovery process. He explained that the law would be framed through promulgating an ordinance, given the absence of Parliament.

"This is a form of highway robbery. It is the top priority of the government. The government is determined to bring back the stolen money at any cost," Alam said, adding that the meeting lasted for about 90 minutes.

Alam further stated that the interim government has already consulted with around 200 law firms and may enter into agreements with approximately 30 to expedite the process.

The government is currently focusing on 11 major companies and individuals, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family members. Alam also referenced an example where an individual had sent Tk 400-500 crore as tuition fees.

The meeting decided to delve deeper into the details of money laundering to understand how the funds were moved and where they ended up.

The Chief Adviser emphasized the need for regular updates from all participants and instructed that the recovery efforts be pursued with the utmost urgency.

Alam added that such meetings would be held monthly, with the next one scheduled after Eid.

Also present at the meeting were the Chief Adviser's Deputy Press Secretaries Apurba Jahangir, Abul Kalam Azad Majumder, and Assistant Press Secretary Suchismita Tithi.