Dhaka, March 11 -- The interim government of Bangladesh is poised to enact a special law to reclaim billions of dollars allegedly siphoned off during the 15-year tenure of the recently ousted Awami League government.

The initiative, which is expected to be formalised through an ordinance, was announced following a high-level meeting at the State Guest House Jamuna on Monday, presided over by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.

The revelation was made public by Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam during a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka.

Alam emphasized that the decision marks a significant step in the government's broader efforts to restore financial transparency and recover illicitly transferred na...