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Mercantile Bank Limited controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2021

    Director removed over alleged irregular loans

    Bangladesh Bank removed AKM Shaheed Reza after investigations reportedly linked him to irregular lending involving PK Halder.

  2. 2020

    Director removed over alleged money laundering

    Bangladesh Bank removed Md Shahidul Ahsan from the board amid allegations of money laundering.

  3. 2018

    Export cash-incentive rule violations

    A Bangladesh Bank investigation reported that Mercantile Bank had violated rules concerning cash incentives for exports.

  4. 2018

    Anti-Corruption Commission loan case

    The Anti-Corruption Commission sued four directors over allegations that they helped borrowers obtain a loan by mortgaging government property.

  5. 2013

    Reported illegal transaction involving a director

    Bangladesh Bank reported that director Md Shahabuddin Alam was involved in an illegal transaction connected with subsidiaries of SA Group of Industries.