A section of Islami Bank customers continued demonstration in front of the bank headquarters at Dilkusha in Motijheel area for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, demanding the resignation of newly appointed chairman Khurshid Alam and all members of the bank’s board of directors.
The protesters under the banner of Islami Bank Conscious Customers Forum gathered in front of the bank’s headquarters around 9 am with placards.
They alleged irregularities in the recent changes in the bank’s top management and called for immediate withdrawal of the board including the chairman to ensure transparency and protect customer interests.
The demonstration continued till the filing of this report.
Police deployed water cannons, armoured vehicles, and extra personnel to maintain order.
The demonstrators accused Khurshid of having ties to the Chattogram-based S Alam Group and called for his immediate dismissal.
Police used water cannons, tear gas shells and sound grenades to disperse protesters outside Islami Bank head office on Monday, triggering a clash that left demonstrators and policemen injured.