Dhaka, Oct. 29 -- Police have sought court permission to conduct a full investigation into allegations that former Premier Bank chairman and Awami League leader HBM Iqbal "threatened to kill" the bank's current chairman and managing director.

At the same time, the bank's board has decided to move all its operations out of Iqbal Centre -- a building owned by Iqbal -- amid the ongoing dispute over rent payments.

Banani Police chief Russell Sarwar said, "We received the complaint on the 14th of September. It was recorded as a general diary, and a sub-inspector has been assigned to investigate.

"A petition has already been submitted to the court seeking permission for a full investigation."

He said the matter will be fully investigated on...