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DHAKA, April 15, 2026 (BSS) - The Alliance of 6 NBFIs Depositors Recovery Committee has called for the immediate implementation of a transparent, time-bound roadmap to ensure the return of their deposited funds within the next three to six months.

In a press release today, the committee-representing thousands of affected depositors-highlighted that they have been victims of a financial disaster for nearly seven years.

They attributed this crisis to poor management, a lack of good governance, and the delayed intervention of regulatory bodies within the Non-Bank Financial Institution (NBFI) sector.

The alliance pointed out a discrepancy in the treatment of the financial sector, noting that while various reforms and protection measures are being introduced for the banking sector, the NBFI sector remains neglected.

The committee argued that depositors in NBFIs deserve the same legal protections, compensation, and recovery mechanisms as those in banks, asserting that any new ordinances or regulations aimed at banking reforms should be equally applicable to the NBFI sector.

According to the press release, the primary demands of the committee include an announcement of a clear roadmap for fund recovery within 3-6 months; the immediate commencement of recovery programs for troubled NBFIs; ensuring full transparency and accountability for depositors during the liquidation and recovery processes; and taking strict and visible legal action against those involved in financial corruption and irregularities.

The depositors issued an urgent appeal to the Government, Bangladesh Bank, and relevant authorities to take firm steps to restore trust in the financial sector and ensure justice for those who have lost their life savings. 

The alliance concluded by stating they would remain united and continue their legal movement until their demands for a full refund are met.