UNB, Dhaka

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday expressed deep concern over the sharp rise in deposits by Bangladeshis in Swiss banks last year, saying it has shown the extent of looting by the Awami League’s “corrupt elements and mafias”.

“I was disheartened to see newspaper reports indicating a significant increase in the amount of money deposited in Swiss banks (by Bangladeshis)… It clearly reflects the massive scale of plundering carried out by the mafia and looter clique during the fascist rule,” he said while addressing a discussion.

The programme was organised by the Biplobi Workers Party at the Dhaka Reporters’ Unity, marking the party’s 21st founding anniversary.

Fakhrul said he did not know who, when, or how such a large amount of money was deposited in the Swiss banks.

“But after seeing this news, every patriotic person may wonder whether any real change has taken place after the mass uprising… If the report pertains to the year 2024, it is authentic,” he said.

According to media reports, the amount of money The

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