Press Release
Dhaka, 10 September 2024: Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) and Transparency International-US (TI-US) have called upon the U.S. government to take urgent action to freeze and repatriate illegally siphoned assets from Bangladesh. In a joint letter addressed to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, the heads of the two organizations urged them to collaborate with relevant governments to ensure accountability for the owners of illicit assets and facilitate the return of these stolen funds to Bangladesh.
Earlier, on 30 August, TIB, along with four UK-based anti-corruption organizations, sent a letter to the UK Foreign Secretary, urging the freezing of Bangladeshi illegal assets and their repatriation. Additionally, TIB has also called on countries including Switzerland, European Union member states, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and the United Arab Emirates to take action to repatriate assets illegally siphoned from Bangladesh.
Media Contact:
Mohammad Tauhidul Islam
Director, Outreach and Communication
Phone: +8801713107868
Email: tauhidul@ti-bangladesh.org
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