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Sonali Bank's Gobindasi branch in Tangail is currently embroiled in a controversy as its branch manager, Shahidul Islam, faces accusations of misappropriating Tk 3.8 million in customer deposits.
The case against him was filed by Mustafizur Rahman, the Bank Branch Deputy Director of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), at the ACC's Tangail district office last Tuesday.
According to ACC sources, the commission granted approval for the case filing on December 31. The allegations suggest a breach of trust and financial impropriety, prompting legal action against Shahidul Islam to address the concerns surrounding the misappropriation of funds at Sonali Bank's Gobindasi branch in Tangail.
The case against Shahidul Islam, the former manager of Sonali Bank's Gobindasi branch in Tangail, outlines serious allegations of financial misconduct during his tenure from May 19, 2020, to July 27, 2023. The statement alleges that Shahidul Islam engaged in fraudulent activities by supplying fake savings certificates and receipts to customers, failing to issue proper savings certificates against the funds deposited for various savings certificates.
It is claimed that Shahidul Islam did not deposit the money of multiple customers into their accounts, instead embezzling a substantial amount of Tk 3 crore 80 lakhs from various departments of the bank through irregularities and abuse of power. The fraudulent activities came to light when customers and bank authorities discovered the discrepancies. Following the revelation, Shahidul Islam reportedly confessed to his crimes, leading to his suspension from the position.
The case against Shahidul Islam, the former manager of Sonali Bank's Gobindasi branch in Tangail, outlines serious allegations of financial misconduct during his tenure from May 19, 2020, to July 27, 2023. The statement alleges that Shahidul Islam engaged in fraudulent activities by supplying fake savings certificates and receipts to customers, failing to issue proper savings certificates against the funds deposited for various savings certificates.
It is claimed that Shahidul Islam did not deposit the money of multiple customers into their accounts, instead embezzling a substantial amount of Tk 3 crore 80 lakhs from various departments of the bank through irregularities and abuse of power. The fraudulent activities came to light when customers and bank authorities discovered the discrepancies. Following the revelation, Shahidul Islam reportedly confessed to his crimes, leading to his suspension from the position.
Shahidul Islam's residence is situated in the Uttar Lok neighborhood of the Sialkol area in Ghatail upazila of Tangail district.
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