Bangladesh Bank in its circular issued yesterday asked the commercial banks in industrial zones to function half day in a bid to facilitate salary payment for garment workers ahead of the Eid
The banks located in industrial areas will remain open on Saturday ahead of the Eid ul-Azha.
Bangladesh Bank in its circular issued yesterday asked the commercial banks in industrial zones to function half day in a bid to facilitate salary payment for garment workers ahead of the Eid.
The branches of commercial banks located in Dhaka city, Ashulia, Tangi, Gazipur, Savar, Narayanganj and Chittangong industrial areas will come under the jurisdiction, said the circular.
The banking activities will continue from 10am to 1pm on the day.
BB also advised the scheduled banks to pay allowances to those officials attending the office on that day.
Keep ATM booths full
Besides, all banks have been instructed to fill the ATM booths with adequate money during Eid vacation from October 5 to 7, said another circular issued yesterday by Bangladesh Bank.
BB also suggested ensuring security for the ATM booths, said the circular.
Source: Dhaka Tribune
