Enough evidence of Khaleda's illegal assets in S Arabia, says Muhith

SYLHET, Dec 23 (Agencies): There is enough evidence of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's allegation regarding the illegal assets of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and her family in Saudi Arabia, said Finance Minister AMA Muhith.

Mr Muhith said on Saturday that it can be proved that Khaleda Zia's family has got assets in Saudi Arabia.

"The Prime Minister has raised the allegation and there must be sufficient information in this regard, which can be proved," said the minister while talking to reporters after unveiling the mural of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Sylhet Agricultural University (SAU).

Muhith also said that reply to the legal notice sent by BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be given in a lawful manner.

Lawyers will handle the legal notice served by Khaleda Zia, he added.

Mahmudus Samad Koyes, MP, former MP Shafikur Rahman Chowdhury and SAU vice-chancellor Prof Dr Md Golam Shahi Alam were present on the occasion.

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