26,000 Sammilito Islami Bank customers take out Tk1,040cr in 3 days
12 Sept 2026
Many customers of Sammilito Islami Bank have taken their money out fast. In just three days, 26,000 customers withdrew Tk1,040 crore. This shows a lot of people want their cash now.
Earlier, some customers asked to take money out on 1 September. On 7 September, 8,125 of them took out Tk319 crore in total. That was a big day for withdrawals too.
If you run a small online shop, this news may not change your daily sales. But it can affect how you get paid or pay others. Banks may be slower or more careful with big cash moves.
Keep an eye on your own bank. Make sure your money is safe and you can still pay your suppliers. It is always good to have a backup plan for payments.
- Withdrawn in 3 days (Tk crore)1,040
- Withdrawn on 7 Sept (Tk crore)319
- Customers who withdrew in 3 days26,000
- Customers who withdrew on 7 Sept8,125
These numbers come from the paper that first reported the story.
Who this affects
- Online shop owners who bank with Sammilito Islami Bank.
- Shop owners who get payments from customers of that bank.
- Anyone who pays suppliers or workers through that bank.
What to do about it
- Check your bank balance and recent transactions today.
- Move some money to another bank or mobile wallet for safety.
- Tell your suppliers and customers about any payment delays.
- Keep extra cash on hand for small daily costs.
- Avoid making very large payments from one account right now.
First reported by The Business Standard. We read their report and wrote this in our own words. Numbers are theirs.