Eight months
after the launch of Consolidated Islami Bank through the merger of five
Shariah-based banks crippled by large-scale looting and irregularities,
millions of depositors and businesses remain in distress. The government's
decision initially raised hopes among customers and businesses, but those
expectations have largely faded. While depositors have received up to Tk
200,000 from their accounts, there is no clarity on when they will receive the
remainder. Businesses, meanwhile, c...