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actionable roadmap in line with the previously declared July 2026 deadline for returning depositors’ money.

The other two demands are the introduction of an effective mechanism to prioritise repayments for individual depositors and the arrangement of a meeting between the governor and three to four representatives of the depositors to formally present their demands.

The depositors expressed hope that the central bank would take swift, effective, and humane measures to address the crisis and ensure the protection of public savings.

They also called upon the government, the central bank, and all relevant authorities to take urgent and effective steps to restore confidence in the financial sector and ensure justice for affected depositors.

In January this year, BB decided to liquidate six of the country’s 35 non-bank financial institutions due to poor financial health.

The current BB governor, Md Mostaqur Rahman, appointed by the BNP-led government, has said reforms will continue, including those liquidations.