Lakshmipur: Robbers looted Tk 20.47 lakh from the Ramganj branch of Janata Bank at Ramganj upazila of Lakshmipur early Saturday.

Emran Hossain Patwari, manager of the branch, said a gang of robbers entered the bank at about 3:00am and looted the money breaking the vault.

They also beat up a night guard, Mobarak Hossain, as he tried to resist them.

On Saturday morning, another guard Shahjahan found Mobarak lying unconscious on the bank floor and informed the bank officials.

Later, Mobarak was taken to Ramganj Upazila Health Complex.

The distirct police chief ASM Mahatab Uddin said investigation was underway.