Prof Yunus seeks Swiss support to bring back money

Interim government Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday sought cooperation from Switzerland to bring back money stolen from Bangladesh, reports UNB.

Professor Muhammad Yunus raised the issue when Ambassador of Switzerland Reto Renggli paid a courtesy call to him at his office at State Guest House Jamuna.

"Is there any way to return the money?" Professor Yunus asked him, adding that a lot of stolen money has been transferred abroad. "It is important," he said.

Regarding mutual legal assistance, the Ambassador said that Switzerland is always willing to cooperate in compliance with globally recognized procedures and standards and in line with proposals it has put forward in recent years.

"It was a pleasure to learn from him about his government's priorities. In view of the opportunities and challenges ahead, Switzerland will support the interim government in meeting the expectations of the people of Bangladesh," said the Ambassador.

During the meeting, Ambassador Renggli presented Dr Yunus with a copy of a letter addressed to him by the President of Switzerland.

The envoy said Switzerland would support the interim government and strengthen economic ties with the country. "I really hope that the business environment will grow further in Bangladesh," said the envoy.

The ambassador expressed concerns about the developments in Myanmar's Rakhine State, which shares a border with Bangladesh, according to the Chief Adviser's press wing.