Dhaka, June 17 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has announced a tough government stance against the laundering of public money abroad.

He made the declaration on Wednesday afternoon while addressing a Family Card distribution programme at the Victoria High School ground in Sreemangal.

"From today, we will take a hard line against those who have laundered money from this country and those who seek to send the people's money abroad," he said.

"If we all keep our eyes and ears open, no one will be able to smuggle the country's wealth overseas. Together, we will work hard and use that money to change the fortunes of the people."

Asking whether those present supported the government's efforts to improve people's lives, the prime minister r...