BSS
  26 Feb 2025, 19:43

BB sets new timing for BACH, RTGS transactions during Ramadan

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DHAKA, Feb 26, 2025 (BSS) - The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has announced a new operational timing for the transactions under Bangladesh Automated Clearing House (BACH) and Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) for the holy month of Ramadan.

According to a BB circular issued today, the submission time for high-value clearing cheques will be 11:30 am and the return cut-off time is 1:30 pm.

The submission time for the regular-value clearing cheques will be 12:00 pm and the return cut-off time will be 3:00 pm.

Bangladesh Electronic Funds Transfer Network (BEFTN) sessions, however, will operate as per the existing schedule during the period.

Under RTGS, all transactions will be available between 9.30am and 3:45pm.