Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed has expressed strong optimism about recovering a significant amount of laundered money from abroad within this year.
Speaking to reporters after chairing a meeting of the Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase at the Bangladesh Secretariat, Dr. Salehuddin stated, “We are taking immediate steps to initiate the process of bringing back the laundered money as early as possible. In this regard, agreements will be signed with the relevant countries.”
When asked about the feasibility of retrieving the entire amount, he acknowledged the challenge, citing legal procedures and the widespread distribution of the funds across multiple nations. However, he assured that progress would become clearer in the coming month, with Bangladesh Bank providing further updates.
Meanwhile, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has directed authorities to ramp up efforts to reclaim the stolen funds. During a meeting on money laundering prevention at State Guest House Jamuna, he emphasized that the laundered money belongs to the people and must be recovered promptly.
To ensure continuous monitoring, Prof. Yunus announced that high-powered meetings on the issue would be held monthly. Another review meeting has been scheduled after Eid-ul-Fitr to assess progress.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment, he declared that recovering laundered money remains a top priority and will be pursued at all costs.
