All banks will remain closed on Sunday and Wednesday of the next week due to the recent surge of Covid-19 infection and deaths in the country.
Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Wednesday issued a circular in this regard.
Besides, on 1,3,5 August banking hours will be increased for one hour while banks will operate from 10am to 2:30pm.
Currently, banks are operating from 10am to 1:30pm.
Other bank activities will be operated according to the central bank circular issued on 13 July, said Bangladesh Bank.
Source: BSS