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Hasina's allies have properties worth Tk 6,000cr in UK


Published on 2024-12-01 22:30:49 - Bill Williamson, WOPRAI
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  • A joint investigation by British newspaper The Observer and Berlin-based anti-corruption organisation Transparency International has revealed that close associates of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina,

The article from The Daily Star discusses a report by the UK-based Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) revealing that allies of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina possess properties in the UK valued at approximately Tk 6,000 crore. The report highlights that these properties, owned by politicians, bureaucrats, and business figures close to the ruling Awami League, include luxury homes and commercial spaces. It raises concerns about the source of funds for these acquisitions, suggesting possible corruption and the need for scrutiny under UK laws regarding money laundering and unexplained wealth. The CPD's findings also point to a broader issue of illicit financial flows from Bangladesh, with significant implications for the country's economic transparency and governance.

Read the Full The Daily Star Article at:
[ https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/hasinas-allies-have-properties-worth-tk-6000cr-uk-3765891 ]