Dhaka, April 20 -- A group of people claiming themselves as customers of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC on Sunday demanded the immediate arrest of controversial businessman S Alam and the recovery of funds allegedly siphoned off abroad.

They also called for amendments to a clause in the proposed "Bank Resolution Act", expressing concern that it could undermine accountability in the banking sector.

The demands were made at a rally organised by the "Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC Customers Coordination Council" in front of the bank's headquarters in Motijheel, Dhaka. The council's president, NurunNabi, presided over the programme.

Addressing the rally, Mr Nabi urged the government to scrap Section 18/Ka of the Bank Resolution Act, claiming it co...