During Professor Muhammad Yunus’s UK visit as head of Bangladesh's interim government, three anti-corruption organizations—Transparency International Bangladesh, Transparency International UK, and Spotlight on Corruption—called on the UK government to take urgent steps to freeze and return illicit funds laundered from Bangladesh. They demanded sanctions against corrupt individuals, asset recovery efforts, and stronger enforcement. Investigations revealed at least £400 million in UK assets linked to allies of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The UK was urged to support Bangladesh's push for democratic reform and accountability.