Staff Correspondent, Dhaka

Three members of a robbery gang who targeted a branch of Rupali Bank in Keraniganj have surrendered with weapons.

The information was shared by RAB-10 Commander (CO) Khalilur Rahman Howlader during a press briefing at 5:30pm on Thursday.


He said: "Through negotiations, the robbers surrendered with their weapons. Three firearms were recovered from them. None of the hostages inside the bank were harmed, and no money was stolen."

The surrendered robbers identified themselves as Nirab, Niloy, and Nibir, aged between 21 and 30. All of them were wearing masks.

RAB expressed doubts about the identities provided by the robbers and said that the matter is being thoroughly investigated.

Earlier in the day, three members of the robbery gang entered a branch of Rupali Bank in Keraniganj.

They held 12 people, including customers and staff, at gunpoint.

Locals alerted the police, and soon the police, RAB, and army personnel surrounded the bank building.

A large crowd gathered at the scene. The robbers demanded a "safe exit" in exchange for releasing the hostages.

Following negotiations, the robbers eventually surrendered to the joint forces.