Burglars looted Tk. 6.33 lakh breaking the vault of Islami Bank’s Dariapur Bazaar agent Branch in Mujibnagar upazila of Meherpur.
The incident occurred late Wednesday night (January 8).
Abdul Gaffar, the in-charge of the branch, reported that they secured the vault containing the cash and locked the office as per their daily routine on Wednesday.
The office assistant discovered the vault’s lock broken upon opening the office on Thursday morning (January 9).
The burglars reportedly entered the bank by cutting through the window grill, said the bank official.
Gaffar confirmed that the entire amount of Tk. 6 lakh 33 thousand 300 was stolen.
Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Mujibnagar Police Station Mizanur Rahman, stated that police have visited the spot and launched an investigation.
The bank authorities have filed a formal complaint and further steps will be taken following the investigation.