Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has sought Canada's cooperation in recovering funds siphoned off from Bangladesh to the North American country.

He asked for assistance in identifying, freezing, and reclaiming the assets during his meeting with Canadian High Commissioner to Dhaka Ajit Singh at the State Guest House Jamuna on Tuesday.

The interim prime minister said oligarchs, cronies, and politicians linked to Sheikh Hasina's "dictatorship" had stolen billions of dollars, and part of it was laundered to Canada.

Some of these illicit funds were allegedly used to purchase assets in Toronto's infamous "Begum Para" neighbourhood.

"They stole money from our people and bought assets in Begum Para. We need your help to recover t...