DHAKA, Oct 09, 2024 (BSS) - Bangladesh Bank (BB) has announced that all banks
will be closed tomorrow for Durga Puja, following a government-declared
holiday.

The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification on Tuesday
extending holiday for one more day on the Durga Puja, the largest religious
festival of the Hindu community.
 
"The government declared the nationwide public holiday on October 10 through
an executive order in light of the upcoming Durga Puja," said the gazette
notification.
 
In response to the government decision, the central bank issued a separate
circular last night.

As per the circular, bank branches, sub-branches, and booths located in key
areas such as seaports, land ports, and airports will remain open under
special arrangements to ensure uninterrupted services in these critical
sectors.