DHAKA, June 9, 2024 (BSS) - Branches of the scheduled banks in the readymade garments (RMG) industrial areas will remain open on June 14-16 to facilitate payment of garment workers' salary, Eid bonus, allowances and export-import activities.
 
Bangladesh Bank (BB) today gave the directive to the scheduled banks through a circular.
 
The central bank has asked banks to continue operation before Eid-ul-Azha in the branches located near garment industrial areas in Dhaka city, Ashulia, Tongi, Gazipur, Savar, Bhaluka, Narayanganj and Chattogram ensuring adequate security.

Eid-ul-Azha, the largest religious festival for Muslims, will be celebrated in Bangladesh on June 17.