Bangladesh Bank Heist Case Delayed Again for the 93rd Time

The investigation report into the Bangladesh Bank reserve heist has once again failed to be submitted to the court, marking the 93rd delay in the case.

The Criminal Investigation Department could not present the report on the scheduled date, prompting the court to set a new deadline for April 9.

In February 2016, hackers used the SWIFT payment system to steal around 101 million US dollars from Bangladesh’s reserve account held at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The incident shocked the nation and drew global attention.

A case was filed 39 days after the incident, and the CID has been investigating ever since. However, nearly a decade later, the probe remains incomplete.

Legal experts say such prolonged delays undermine public trust in the justice system. They argue that international financial crimes are complex but should not take this long to resolve.

Citizens and analysts alike are now demanding transparency, accountability, and swift action to bring the perpetrators to justice.

The outcome of this case is widely seen as a crucial test of Bangladesh’s financial security and legal efficiency.