Published : 06 Mar 2026, 12:52 AM
Updated : 21 Aug 2026, 03:26 PM
Police in Bagerhat have received a formal complaint concerning the disappearance of approximately 200 bhori (2.3kg) of gold jewellery from a businessman’s safety deposit locker at a local Pubali Bank branch.
Additional Superintendent of Police (Sadar Circle) Shamim Hossain said an inquiry commenced on Thursday after officers inspected the branch located on Khan Jahan Ali Road.
Following the initial report, Bagerhat Superintendent of Police Hasan Chowdhury also visited the bank premises later that afternoon.
The affected businessman, Sumon Kumar Das, is a resident of the Dashani area in Bagerhat.
He has been operating a betel nut business for many years.
Sumon said, "On 15th of October last year, I deposited a locker containing nearly 200 bhori of gold jewellery belonging to several relatives, including my mother, aunt, brother, and wife.
"On Wednesday, we had a ceremony at home. I went to the bank to retrieve the items, but upon opening the locker, I found it empty.”
“The gold had vanished. I have informed police and they are now investigating," he added.
The news has sparked concern among other customers.
Md Monirul Amin, assistant general manager of the branch, told reporters: "A customer has alleged that items he kept in his locker are no longer there.
“Police are currently investigating the matter. We will only know the facts of the situation once the inquiry is complete."
