Bangladesh authorities have confiscated assets worth 760 billion taka, approximately $6.2 billion, linked to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her family members, and several major business groups. The move marks one of the country’s largest financial investigations following Hasina’s removal from power during the 2024 student led uprising.
According to the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), authorities have frozen 570 billion taka in domestic assets while another 190 billion taka has been identified overseas. Officials said the investigation is focused on tracing wealth allegedly accumulated through corruption and recovering funds believed to have been moved abroad.
BFIU Director Ikhtiar Mohammad Mamun confirmed that investigators have registered 98 separate cases involving Sheikh Hasina, members of her inner circle, and several influential business groups. He stated that authorities continue to work with international partners to recover assets held outside Bangladesh and expect further progress before the end of the year.
Since leaving office and relocating to India in August 2024, Hasina has faced multiple legal proceedings in Bangladesh. She has been convicted in absentia in several corruption cases, including those related to the allocation of valuable residential plots in Dhaka. A separate court also handed down a death sentence in a crimes against humanity case.
Despite the ongoing legal actions, Sheikh Hasina has publicly stated that she intends to return to Bangladesh before the end of this year. The interim government has formally requested her extradition from India so she can appear before Bangladeshi courts.
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed reiterated that the government is committed to ensuring that legal proceedings continue according to the country’s judicial process. He said any future appeals or legal remedies would be determined by the courts.
The investigation has become one of the most significant anti corruption efforts in Bangladesh’s recent history. Authorities believe the recovery of assets and overseas funds will strengthen financial accountability and reinforce public confidence in the country’s legal institutions while sending a clear message about transparency and governance.
