Dhaka, April 14 -- The government has expedited its move to retrieve money laundered abroad allegedly during the Sheikh Hasina-led government regime, as the authorities concerned are planning to hold a couple of high-stake meetings in this regard.

The National Coordination Committee (NCC) on anti-money laundering is expected to hold its meeting late this month or early next month to review the progress so far and decide the next course of action to bring back the money home, according to sources in the government.

Before the NCC meeting, a review meeting will be held, headed by the Chief Adviser, on the progress and actions to be taken to recover the money and assets stashed abroad in the middle of this month. Officials were expecting a...