Asjadul Kibria

Asjadul Kibria Published : Jun 27, 2026 18:04 Updated : Jun 27, 2026 18:04 The news that Bangladesh-linked funds in Swiss banks swelled further last year sparked debate and speculation in the country. Though there is no clear evidence that the money is stashed away in Bangladesh, several media outlets labelled it an illicit transfer from the country, and some blamed the Yunus-led interim government.

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Asjadul Kibria Published : Jun 18, 2026 18:16 Updated : Jun 18, 2026 18:16 Bangladesh-linked money in Swiss banks ballooned further in 2025 by 41 per cent from the amount recorded in 2024 when there was a quantum leap of 232 per cent following previous two years' sharp decline. The picture of much-talked-about 'Swiss bank balance' emerges from the Annual Banking Statistics 2025 released by the Swiss National Bank (SNB) in Zurich on Thursday.