Dhaka: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus announced today that the government has compiled a list of 150 individuals identified as the most corrupt in the country. During an address to the nation, marking the 100th day of his interim government, Prof Yunus disclosed that investigations have already commenced against 79 of these individuals.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Prof Yunus highlighted ongoing efforts to restructure the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), indicating that the process is nearing its final stages. In a significant policy shift, he also revealed the abolition of the provision allowing the whitening of undeclared assets, commonly referred to as black money, through a 15 percent tax payment.
Prof Yunus, referencing data from Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB), pointed out that the previous government and its allies were responsible for siphoning off an estimated US$ 12-15 billion abroad annually during their tenure. In response, the current government has initiated
measures to repatriate these laundered funds and is actively seeking the cooperation of various international agencies to facilitate the recovery of the stolen money.