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Banks to remain open in industrial zones on Jun 23, 24: Bangladesh Bank
Bangladesh Bank has asked all banks to keep their branches open in the industrial zones on the last weekend before Eid holidays to facilitate salary payment of garment workers.
Published : 20 June 2017, 12:57 PM
Updated : 20 June 2017, 12:57 PM
Banks in Dhaka and Chittagong will remain open on Jun 23 and 24, the central bank has said in a statement.
The decision has been taken to clear wages, arrears and Eid bonus of garment workers who lead country’s largest foreign currency earning sector, the statement says.
AD (Authorised Dealer) branches of banks located in Dhaka metropolitan, Ashulia, Tongi, Gazipur, Savar, Bhaluka, Narayanganj and Chittagong will remain open on the two days, according to the statement.
The transactions hours are 9:30am to 12noon on Friday and 9:30am to 4pm on Saturday.
In another circular, the central bank has ordered scheduled banks to refill ATM booths with enough money to cover Eid-Ul-Fitr holidays and ensure 24/7 security at the booths.
It also urged banks to remain on standby to address any technical glitch reported during the holidays.
Subscribers and merchants have been cautioned over forgery through Point of Sale (POS).
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