The revelation by the Swiss National Bank that Bangladeshis' deposits in Swiss banks rose by 20 percent in 2016 has prompted the BNP to allege that top leaders of the ruling party have looted the people and transferred the money to Swiss banks.
In response to the allegation brought by the BNP, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Quader said on Friday that his party has 'no record of smuggling money'.
"It is proven in court that the BNP regularly smuggles money out of the country. Everyone knows about money laundering by Tarique and Coco (BNP chief Khaleda Zia's sons)," he told reporters after a meeting of the Awami League's secretaries in Dhanmondi.
"We don't have any information on any Awami League man keeping money in a Swiss bank. If we find information and evidence, legal and organisational action will be taken," he said.