Dhaka, July 29 -- Depositors of five merged Shariah-based (Sammilito Islami Bank) banks can now withdraw up to Tk 10 lakh from their accounts not only for personal medical treatment but also for other urgent needs, including medical expenses for immediate family members.

The decision was taken at a meeting of the Bangladesh Bank Board of Directors, chaired by its Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman, on Wednesday.

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Under the revised facility, the withdrawal option has been extended to cover medical treatment for parents, children, siblings, and spouses, as well as other pressing emergency requirements.

Previously, account holders were restricted to withdrawing funds solely ...