An unholy nexus of powerful people are protecting those who've stolen thousands of crores.

Islami Bank, Social Islami Bank and First Security Islami Bank lent about Tk 9,500 crore under suspicious circumstances, as reported by different media. Of the sum, Tk 7,246 crore has been taken from Islami Bank alone.

The High Court today (July 26, 2022) observed that the most serious crimes are being committed in the banking sector of the country.

Scams in 14 banks cost Tk 22,502 crore in the past decade, which is about four-fifth the project cost for Padma bridge and two-fifth