An Islami Bank agent banking branch was robbed in Alauddin Nagar of Kumarkhali, Kushtia.

"The perpetrators gained entry by breaking the grill of a window on the second floor. They then proceeded to break into the bank's vault and stole Tk 5,23,668," informed Samsul Alam, the bank's in-charge, while talking to journalists.

"The burglars also made off with the CCTV DVR and scattered important documents. A complaint regarding the incident has been lodged with the Kumarkhali Police Station," he added.

"We have received the complaint and conducted a preliminary investigation at the crime scene. Our priority is to swiftly apprehend the culprits," said Akibul Islam, Officer-in-Charge of Kumarakhali Police Station.