Agricultural Development Bank Restores All Banking Services Following Cyber Security System Upgrade
27th October 2026, Kathmandu
Agricultural Development Bank Limited (ADBL) has confirmed that all of its core banking services are operating smoothly following technical evaluations and system maintenance carried out to address recent global cyber security vulnerabilities.
ADBL Restores Banking Services Entirely
System Security Status and Operational Continuity
The state-owned commercial bank responded to potential threats identified in web technologies to safeguard its digital infrastructure.
- Threat Mitigation and PHP Upgrade: Agricultural Development Bank Limited clarified that its core systems and official website operate on an upgraded version of PHP technology, mitigating risks associated with the global PHP2 Shell security vulnerability.
- Temporary Service Restrictions: As a precautionary measure during the initial assessment phase, the bank temporarily suspended select online services to prevent security compromises.
- Core Operations Restored: Following technical verification of system integrity, regular banking services across all digital platforms and physical branches remain operational.
Online Account Opening System Upgrade and Support Channels
The bank is upgrading its digital onboarding infrastructure to introduce enhanced security protocols.
- Online Account Opening Upgrade: The digital account opening service remains temporarily offline while undergoes a system upgrade. The bank confirmed the portal will resume operation shortly with modernized security features.
- Customer Acknowledgment: Agricultural Development Bank Limited issued an apology for the temporary disruption to digital account opening services and expressed gratitude to clients for their patience.
- Direct Helpdesk Support: Customers seeking assistance or reporting banking queries can contact the bank’s official grievance desk directly at 9851328566.
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