The Darya-e-Noor, described in official records as Bangladesh’s most priceless national jewel, has been locked in Sonali Bank’s vault for decades, unseen by the public and untested by modern gemological methods. An 11-member government committee was formed on May 29 to open the vault, examine 109 gemstones including the Darya-e-Noor, and verify and document them, but in seven months there has been no real progress and even a planned inspection visit was abruptly canceled without explanation—leaving the diamond’s authenticity, condition, and even ownership shrouded in mystery.
The Darya-e-Noor, described in official records as Bangladesh’s most priceless national jewel, has been locked in Sonali Bank’s vault for decades, uns...
