Dhaka, June 22 -- The Islami Bank Sachetan Grahok Forum (Conscious Customer Forum) on Monday issued a strict 24-hour ultimatum to Bangladesh Bank to constitute a full and independent board of directors for Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC.

The announcement came during an intensive sit-in program organized by the forum in front of the central bank's headquarters in the capital, UNB reports.

Speaking at the demonstration, the forum's Convener, Professor Nur Nabi Manik, warned that if the central bank fails to form a complete operational board within the next 24 hours, the platform will be forced to launch tougher programs starting from Wednesday (June 24).

"An acceptable, independent, and comprehensive board of directors consisting of honest, ...