Victims’ Coordination Council of Islamic Bank customers held a protest in Dhaka following a human chain by dismissed employees of six banks. During the demonstration, participants demanded the arrest of businessman S Alam, recovery of allegedly laundered money, and cancellation of a new clause in the bank resolution law. They displayed banners calling for an end to attempts to seize control of Islamic Bank and denouncing what they termed a ‘black law’ on bank ownership.

Nurun Nabi Manik, president of the Islamic Bank Customers’ Coordination Council, announced a 15-day program alongside five specific demands. These included arresting S Alam and other alleged looters, confiscating their assets, repealing clause 18/Ka of the bank resolution law, and returning bank ownership to its original owners. The protesters also warned the government against allowing any illegal groups to take control of the bank.

The protest reflected growing frustration among Islamic Bank customers over alleged irregularities and ownership disputes, with participants urging immediate government action to restore transparency and accountability in the banking sector.