Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur, the newly appointed governor of Bangladesh Bank, declared today (14 August) that those involved in money laundering will be held accountable under the law, ensuring they won’t find peace until justice is served.
“Efforts to recover laundered money will be relentless. We will work in coordination with the government, using both national and international laws to combat money laundering,” he stated during a press briefing on his first day in office at the central bank.
Acknowledging the challenges within the Bangladesh Bank due to the current economic situation, Dr. Mansur emphasized, “There will be no more hiding central bank or audit reports. Data manipulation will not be tolerated.”
He also pointed out that the actual amount of defaulted loans in many banks is much higher than reported. “This will no longer remain a secret,” he asserted.
Dr. Mansur revealed that eight banks have been dominated by a particular group, leading to significant loan irregularities. “The role of Bangladesh Bank in these issues will also be scrutinized,” he added.
