,"slug":"politics","path":"bangladesh/politics"},"representative":"Staff Correspondent"},{"slug":"dqcctnzqqn10","url":"/business/money/dqcctnzqqn10","is_photo":false,"title":"7.5M Customers Trapped in Crisis at Merged Islamic Bank","ticker":null,"image":"https://en-media.agamirsomoy.com/uploads/2026/07/2d508281-7c8a-421c-bde4-a5b98f7f905a.webp","image_caption":"Graphics: Agamir Somoy","shoulder":null,"sort_description":"Eight months\r\nafter the launch of Consolidated Islami Bank through the merger of five\r\nShariah-based banks crippled by large-scale looting and irregularities,\r\nmillions of depositors and businesses remain in distress. The government's\r\ndecision initially raised hopes among customers and businesses, but those\r\nexpectations have largely faded. While depositors have received up to Tk\r\n200,000 from their accounts, there is no clarity on when they will receive the\r\nremainder. Businesses, meanwhile, c...","is_thread":false,"is_visible_shoulder":false,"is_visible_ticker":false,"date":"2026-07-07T00:16:31+06:00","category":{"name":"Money","slug":"money","path":"business/money"},"representative":"Zainal Abedin Khan"},{"slug":"qdao1nhdi7ys","url":"/business/money/qdao1nhdi7ys","is_photo":false,"title":"New Tax Rules Create Confusion Over Heba Registration","ticker":"

Registration of related land and apartment deeds remains suspended
Uncertainty over tax payment requirements

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Controversy over distribution of grants and relief aid
Zero-tolerance policy adopted to protect party image
Central leadership issues strong warning to MPs in written directive
Disciplinary action also being taken against local leaders

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