Grameen Bank branch set on fire in Pabna

PABNA, Nov 11: Miscreants set fire to a Grameen Bank branch at Dogachhi Bazar in Pabna Sadar Upazila early Wednesday, damaging its signboard and windows, officials said.

According to locals, the attackers chanted the slogan “Joy Bangla,” poured petrol on the building and set it on fire before fleeing.

Asaduzzaman, Assistant General Manager of Grameen Bank’s Pabna zonal office, said the incident occurred at around 12:50 am.

The attackers first set fire to the branch signboard and smashed its glass windows before pouring petrol on the front of the office.

No important bank documents were damaged, Asaduzzaman said. The bank is preparing to file a police complaint.

Officer-in-Charge of Pabna Sadar Police Station Tariqul Islam said police visited the scene during the night and again in the morning to gather information. Legal action is underway.