Padma Oil Company controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
2021
Fatal Jhalokati depot explosion
A vessel exploded at a Padma Oil depot on the Sugandha River in Jhalokati. The reported death toll eventually reached six after five of the initially injured people died in hospital.
2017
Former managing director arrested over alleged embezzlement
Former Managing Director Md Abul Khair was arrested in a case concerning alleged embezzlement of approximately 30 million taka, relating to conduct said to have occurred in 1995–1996. No final disposition is supplied by the reference.
2013
Alleged illegal recruitment
The Anti-Corruption Commission sued Managing Director Abul Khayer and 91 employees over allegations that staff had been hired unlawfully. The available reference does not establish a final court outcome.
2012
Alleged embezzlement by senior executives
The Anti-Corruption Commission brought charges against three senior Padma Oil executives over alleged embezzlement from the company. The available reference does not establish a final court outcome.