IFIC Bank reassures clients

The IFIC Bank has clarified the recent burglary incident at its Biman Mor sub-branch in Bogura Sadar Upazila.

In a statement issued on Friday, the bank said, "On June 13, at approximately 2 O'clock at night, some miscreants broke open the collapsible gate and iron safe of IFIC Bank's Biman Mor sub-branch under Bogura Sadar Upazila and stole Tk 2.9 million (29 lakh).

Members of law enforcement agencies were closely investigating the incident to bring the culprits to book at an early date, the statement added.

"We are grateful to the law enforcement agencies for the prompt and all-out cooperation being extended to us," it said.

"IFIC Bank seeks to assure its customers that this untoward incident will have no bearing whatsoever on their rights and interests which are 100% safe and protected with IFIC including deposits. Please note that the normal banking operation of Biman Mor uposhakha will continue just as before," the statement mentioned.

"Security of Biman Mor Uposhakha is under the security management policy of IFIC Bank. However, we are investigating whether any lapse in the standard of security measures or negligence of duty has any connection to this incident," it further said.