Print Date: September 27, 2026 ||
Publish Date: September 27, 2026
Aggrani Bank customers report Tk 10cr missing from accounts in Munshiganj
Md. Ashikur Rahman Ashik, Reporter ||
At least 113 customers of Agrani Bank’s Shrinagar
branch in Munshiganj have lodged complaints alleging that money was withdrawn
or went missing from their accounts after the branch’s cash officer,
Sharifuzzaman Sohag, went into hiding.As of 5pm yesterday, the bank had received
specific complaints from 113 customers. A bank source said around Tk 10 crore
had so far been found missing from more than 100 accounts. However, the total
amount could not yet be confirmed as the bank was still verifying the accounts.Hundreds of customers gathered outside the branch
at Shrinagar Plaza yesterday morning to check their account balances. The crowd
stretched from the bank’s main entrance to the area outside the building.At one point, several customers began smashing
glass at the entrance of Shrinagar Plaza. Police later arrived and brought the
situation under control.Some customers reportedly found that lakhs of
taka were missing from their accounts while checking their balances. A few
people fainted after discovering the discrepancies, triggering panic and
distress among the customers.A bank official, speaking on condition of
anonymity, said around Tk 10 crore had so far been found missing from more than
100 accounts. By 5pm, 113 customers had submitted written complaints, while
many others were waiting to file complaints.The issue first came to light on Thursday when
hundreds of customers gathered at the Shrinagar branch after reports of missing
deposits spread. Sharifuzzaman Sohag, however, had already been absent from the
branch for two days.On Thursday, the bank found that around Tk 1.75
crore was missing from 14 accounts. The development caused concern among nearly
10,000 customers of the branch, including expatriate and female customers.Mizanur Rahman, deputy general manager of Agrani
Bank’s Munshiganj district, said a case had been filed with Shrinagar Police
Station against the absconding cash officer.Show-cause notices have been issued to
Sharifuzzaman and cashier Md Jinnah, he said.Asked whether customers would get back the money
allegedly taken through Sharifuzzaman’s personal syndicate, the DGM said the
bank’s audit team was working on the matter.Besides this, an investigation committee will
verify the complaints received from customers. Further action regarding the
return of the money will be taken based on the decision of the higher
authorities, he said.He added that the exact number of affected
customers and the total amount could not be determined until verification of
all accounts was completed.
The DGM said the complaint process would remain
open. Customers would be able to submit complaints later as well if any
discrepancy was found in their accounts.
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