DHAKA, Oct 5, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh Bank (BB) has instructed banks for 
taking appropriate measures to keep open their branches or sub-branches 
relating to the hajj activities on October 11 (Saturday) for hajj management.
 
To this end, the central bank today issued a circular, also asking banks to 
arrange for the acceptance of Hajj funds after the normal bank transaction 
hours up to October 12.
 
The banks were directed to continue accepting the Hajj registration funds for 
as long as there were depositors present to submit the money.
 
Banks were also required to ensure adequate security at their concerned 
branches during this time.
 
The central bank issued the instruction under section 45 of the Banking 
Companies Act, 1991.