REJAUL KARIM BYRON

Bangladeshis’ deposits in Swiss banks rose over 41 percent in 2025 to 834.16 million Swiss francs, which is about Tk 12,751 crore, the highest level in four years.

In 2024, Bangladeshi-linked funds parked in Swiss banks surged to 589.5 million Swiss francs, or about Tk 8,800 crore.

The Swiss National Bank data, released annually, tracks funds held in all currencies by Bangladeshi nationals, residents, or corporate entities in Swiss banks under the category “Banks in Switzerland”. It does not disaggregate by type of depositor or specific purpose of the funds.

Swiss banks have historically been associated with financial secrecy, leading to concerns about their role in facilitating illicit money flows.

While recent reforms have increased transparency and cooperation with international authorities, Swiss banks continue to be scrutinised for their A

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