Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has discovered 635 crore taka in 124 frozen bank accounts associated with former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family following their escape to India. 

This information was disclosed in a high-level meeting titled "Recovery of Laundered Assets, Measures Taken, and Challenges" held on Monday (March 10) by the Bangladesh Bank.

The meeting, chaired by Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus, also revealed that assets linked to Sheikh Hasina, her family, and related individuals or institutions were identified in several countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the Cayman Islands. Additionally, a Russian "Slash Fund" was found in an account in Malaysia.

BFIU also reported freezing several assets, including a 60-katha plot valued at 1.8 million taka and eight flats worth 8.85 million taka. 

However, the interim government plans to prioritize the resolution of 11 money laundering cases, with the one involving Sheikh Hasina and her family at the top of the list, aiming to recover the laundered assets by 2025.

BDST: 2135 HRS, March 10, 2025
MSK