More banks continued to submit information on the two leaders and their dependants as part of the central bank's inquiry into their transaction details.

Most of Khaleda's money was deposited in the state-owned Sonali Bank while Hasina's in Agrani Bank. As of last evening, the facts and figures on their family members' accounts were yet to come, added the sources.

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Wednesday verbally directed the commercial banks to come up with all banking information on Khaleda by midday that day. It also asked for similar information on Hasina to be provided by 11:00am yesterday.

The information gathered till yesterday afternoon has already been sent to the National Coordination Committee (NCC) on Corruption and Crime. Earlier, the NCC has sought the information through the BB, said sources close to the administration.

Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina last night told The Daily Star, "Why running around for the information? I have already submitted those [wealth statements] to the Election Commission along with my nomination papers."

Asked about the reported Tk 2-3 crore in her accounts, she said, "The money belongs to Bangabandhu Memorial Trust."

She added, "People and organisations from across the globe donate to the Trust. I can't tell you exactly how much money it has. The chief accountant could give the specifics."

She has a joint account with her sister Sheikh Rehana but that is not supposed to have such a big deposit, Hasina said adding that she won't be surprised if somebody had put the money there to fit her up.

Despite repeated attempts, neither Khaleda nor any member of her family could be contacted for reaction.

Meanwhile, replying to a query, BB Governor Salehuddin Ahmed yesterday told reporters, "The central bank can ask for information on anyone's account if necessary." He, however, did not elaborate on the matter.

According to preliminary information, BNP Chairperson Khaleda and her match in the AL together have accounts with six or seven banks. They have the money in fixed deposits and other savings and current accounts.

Sonali and Agrani Bank officials seeking anonymity admitted that the chiefs of the two major political parties that have dominated the political landscape over the years each have Tk 2-3 crore. But they refused to give specific figures on the accounts.

Contacted, the central bank authorities declined to say anything on the find.

Sources said the coordination committee on graft and crime is examining the account statements to find out the sources of the funds and irregularities, if any.