Bangladesh seizes $6.2b in assets tied to ousted PM Hasina
Bangladesh authorities have seized $6.2 billion in assets linked to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her associates following her ouster in 2024. The government is actively pursuing legal action and extradition efforts to hold the former leader accountable for corruption and human rights abuses.
Why it matters
This represents a significant shift in Bangladesh's political landscape and highlights the ongoing efforts to recover state wealth and enforce judicial accountability.
DHAKA - Bangladesh has confiscated assets worth 760 billion taka (about $6.2 billion) linked to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her family and 10 business groups, authorities said Wednesday.
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