Dhaka, June 21 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday expressed deep concern over the sharp rise in deposits by Bangladeshis in Swiss banks last year, saying it has shown the extent of looting by the Awami League's corrupt elements and mafias.

"I was disheartened to see newspaper reports indicating a significant increase in the amount of money deposited in Swiss banks (by Bangladeshis).It clearly reflects the massive scale of plundering carried out by the mafia and looter clique during the fascist rule," he said while addressing a discussion.

The programme was organised by the Biplobi Workers Party at the Dhaka Reporters' Unity, marking the party's 21st founding anniversary.

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