DHAKA, May 19, 2020 (BSS) – Branches of the scheduled banks in the
readymade garments (RMG) industrial areas will remain open on May 22 (Friday)
and 23 (Saturday) for the convenience of paying the workers’ salaries.
“Branches of the scheduled banks located near garments industrial areas in
Dhaka city, Tongi, Gazipur, Savar, Bhaluka, Narayanganj, and Chattogram will
remain open on condition of maintaining social distancing as per the health
safety guidelines to keep the export trade active amid the coronavirus
outbreak,” said a Bangladesh Bank (BB) circular issued here today.
As per the circular, banks will remain open from 10am to 1pm on Friday
while the transaction will be made between 10am and 12 noon.
On Saturday, banks will remain open from 10am to 3.30pm while the
transaction will be made between 10am and 2.30pm.
Currently, banks are opened for limited hours during the nationwide general
holidays enforced to contain the spread of coronavirus.