Banks to remain closed next Sunday, Wednesday

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