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DCM Circular Letter No. 02/2021: Providing note detection services by the officials of scheduled banks to the cattle traders in

The Department of Currency Management of the Bangladesh Bank directs all scheduled banks to establish counterfeit note detection booths at approved cattle markets in Dhaka and other districts to serve traders during the Eid-ul-Azha 2021 period. Banks must deploy experienced cash officers to provide free note verification services using detection machines, submit coordinator details by July 14, 2021, and ensure compliance with health protocols and security measures. The circular also assigns Sonali Bank Ltd. to coordinate note verification responsibilities in districts without Bangladesh Bank offices and requires banks to display security feature videos and submit implementation reports within 15 working days after the festival.

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Bangladesh Bank (Central Bank of Bangladesh) Head Office Motijheel, Dhaka-1000 Bangladesh.

Department of Currency Management (Counterfeit and Unfit Note Prevention and Review Cell)

Date: 24 Asharh, 1428 08 July, 2021

DCM Circular Letter No. 02/2021 Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Banks operating in Bangladesh.

Dear Sir,

Regarding the provision of note verification services by officials of scheduled banks to cattle traders to prevent the circulation of counterfeit notes at cattle markets for Qurbani.

In view of the upcoming Holy Eid-ul-Azha, 2021, to prevent the illicit activities of the counterfeit note circulation cycle at all approved cattle markets for Qurbani across Bangladesh (up to Upazila headquarters), you are hereby directed to take necessary measures by establishing counterfeit note detection booths as follows:

  1. The list of responsible scheduled banks to provide note verification services to cattle traders free of charge by experienced cash officers using counterfeit note detection machines, adhering to proper health protocols continuously from the start of the market until the night before Eid, at cattle markets under the jurisdiction of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) is attached herewith. In this regard, you are required to send the name, designation, and mobile number of one suitable officer nominated as your coordinator, along with the names, designations, and mobile numbers of the officers nominated to provide services at the said markets, to shahidul.alam449@bb.org.bd and rafat.fatema@bb.org.bd by July 14, 2021. It is noted that the coordinator of your bank will monitor the activities of the officers performing duties at the concerned market.

  2. You are directed to instruct your regional offices/main branches to provide necessary assistance for similar measures taken under the leadership of the concerned Bangladesh Bank office at approved cattle markets of the concerned City Corporation/Municipality in districts where Bangladesh Bank offices exist outside Dhaka.

  3. For the distribution of responsibilities regarding note verification at approved cattle markets of City Corporations, Municipalities, and Thana/Upazilas in districts where Bangladesh Bank offices do not exist, Sonali Bank Ltd. has been assigned the responsibility. You are required to instruct the district and upazila level branches of your bank to provide note verification services at the cattle markets in accordance with the responsibilities assigned to the Chest Branches of Sonali Bank Ltd.

  4. For the convenience and cooperation of the booth establishment program, contact may be established with the concerned City Corporation authorities, District Municipality authorities, and Upazila Executive Officer/concerned Municipality authorities as needed. For overall security, contact may be established with the concerned Police, RAB, and Ansar authorities as needed.

  5. If any counterfeit note is detected during note verification at the booth, necessary measures must be taken in accordance with the instructions mentioned in Circular Letter No. Counterfeit Note: 1(Policy)/2007-119 dated 04.09.2007 of this department.

  6. A banner/notice mentioning the name of the bank and "Counterfeit Note Detection Booth" must be displayed at the booth.

  7. Videos and leaflets containing the security features of previously supplied bank notes must be displayed in sufficient quantity on monitors installed at your bank branches for customers until before Eid.

  8. Necessary financial facilities may be provided to the officers/employees performing duties in accordance with the applicable rules of your bank for performing the related duties.

  9. A report on the matters implemented by you under the above instructions must be compulsorily sent to this department within the next 15 (fifteen) working days after the completion of the Holy Eid-ul-Azha; and

  10. The concerned scheduled bank must ensure that the officers/employees deployed to provide note verification services at the counterfeit note detection booths strictly adhere to proper health protocols.

It is noted that for any matter regarding this, the concerned Deputy Director of this department, Mr. Md. Shahidul Alam (Mobile-01717614532) may be contacted as needed.

Yours faithfully,

(Md. Golam Mostafa) General Manager Phone: 9530090 Fax: 9530091

Enclosed:

  • List of responsible scheduled banks at cattle markets for Qurbani approved by Dhaka North City Corporation and Dhaka South City Corporation.
  • List of cattle markets obtained from Dhaka North City Corporation and Dhaka South City Corporation.

Phone: 88-02-9550448, 9554896, IP: 88-02-55665001-6, Fax: 88-02-9530091, www.bb.org.bd


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Bangladesh Bank (Central Bank of Bangladesh) Head Office Motijheel, Dhaka-1000 Bangladesh.

Department of Currency Management (Counterfeit and Unfit Note Prevention and Review Cell)

List of Banks Responsible at Cattle Markets for Qurbani in Dhaka North City Corporation:

Sr. No.Name of Cattle Market for QurbaniName of Responsible Bank
1.Mirpur Gabtali Goad Cattle Market (Permanent)Agrani Bank Ltd.
IFIC Bank Ltd.
2.Badda Eastern Housing (Aftab Nagar) Block-I, Section-3 Empty SpaceBangladesh Krishi Bank Ltd.
3.Mirpur Section-6, Ward-6 (Eastern Housing) Empty SpaceThe City Bank Ltd.
4.Empty Space on both sides of BGMEA Building and Metro Rail from Brindaban in Sector 17, UttaraSonali Bank Ltd.
5.Empty Space adjacent to Kaula Shial DangaIslami Bank Bangladesh Ltd.
6.Empty Space on both sides of Dumuni Bazar facing road adjacent to Purbaichal Bridge of Ward 43Dutch-Bangla Bank Ltd.
7.Bhatara (Saidnagar) Temporary Cattle MarketJanata Bank Ltd.
8.Empty Space at Mainartek Housing Project, UttarkhanRupali Bank Ltd.
9.Empty Space at Rajdhani Housing, Swapnadhara Housing and Busila Garden City adjacent to 40 ft road at Mohammodpur BasilaThe Premier Bank Ltd.
10.Empty Space owned by Salam Steel Ltd. and Jamuna Housing Co. and private owners on the north side adjacent to 300 ft road under DNCC Ward 43Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd.

Special Note: If any market's activity is cancelled by Dhaka North City Corporation for any special reason or if the number of markets is increased, the concerned bank will be informed to take necessary measures.

Phone: 88-02-9550448, 9554896, IP: 88-02-55665001-6, Fax: 88-02-9530091, www.bb.org.bd


50119

Bangladesh Bank (Central Bank of Bangladesh) Head Office Motijheel, Dhaka-1000 Bangladesh.

Department of Currency Management (Counterfeit and Unfit Note Prevention and Review Cell)

List of Banks Responsible at Cattle Markets for Qurbani in Dhaka South City Corporation:

Sr. No.Name of Cattle Market for QurbaniName of Responsible Bank
1.Empty space adjacent to Mitra Sangha Maidam near Khilgaon Railway Gate Bazar, North ShahjahanpurBRAC Bank Ltd.
2.Open area adjacent to Institute of Leather Technology Maidam, HazaribagExim Bank Ltd.
3.Empty space adjacent to Postagola Cremation GroundShahjalal Islami Bank Ltd.
4.Empty space adjacent to Meradia Bazar, KhilgaonFirst Security Islami Bank Ltd.
5.Empty space behind DSCC Market in GolapbagSoutheast Bank Ltd.
6.Empty space adjacent to Dania College Maidam, JatrabariNational Credit and Commerce Bank Ltd.
7.Empty space adjacent to Dupkhola MaidamNational Bank Ltd.
8.Open area adjacent to Dholai Khal Truck TerminalSocial Islami Bank Ltd.
9.Empty Space at Aftabnagar (Eastern Housing) Block-I, F, G, H Section-1 & 2Pubali Bank Ltd.
10.Empty space adjacent to Rahmatganj Playing Field, LalbaghMercantile Bank Ltd.

Special Note: If any market's activity is cancelled by Dhaka South City Corporation for any special reason or if the number of markets is increased, the concerned bank will be informed to take necessary measures.

Phone: 88-02-9550448, 9554896, IP: 88-02-55665001-6, Fax: 88-02-9530091, www.bb.org.bd


Bangladesh Dhaka North City Corporation Plot No-23-26, Road-46, Gulshan-2, Dhaka. www.dncc.gov.bd

Principles of Sheikh Hasina Development of Village and City

No- 46.10.0000.020.00.2021-658 Date: 27 Asharh- 1428 08 July- 2021

Subject: Regarding the submission of the list of temporary cattle markets for Qurbani on the occasion of upcoming Eid-ul-Azha-2021.

A final decision has been taken to establish cattle markets for Qurbani at a total of 10 locations (1 permanent market and 9 temporary markets) under the jurisdiction of Dhaka North City Corporation on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha/2021. Cattle sales can be conducted for 5 (five) days including the declared day of Eid-ul-Azha at the markets. It is noted that preparations can start 2 (two) days prior to the cattle sale date. The list of leased markets is as follows:

Sr. No.Name of Cattle MarketThanaName, Address of Lessee/InstitutionMobile No.
01.Badda Eastern Housing (Aftab Nagar) Block-I, Section-3 Empty SpaceBaddaMr. Mahbubur Rahman S/o Abdur Rahman Molla G-22, Middle Badda, Gulshan, Dhaka.01949706303
02.Empty Space adjacent to Kaula Shial Danga.DakshinkhanMr. Md. Sohel Raza, S/o Abdul Halim, 64, Eastpara, Ashkona Hajj Camp, Dakshinkhan, Dhaka.01921111144 01676808083
03.Empty Space on both sides of Dumuni Bazar facing road adjacent to Purbaichal Bridge of Ward 43.KhilkhetMd. Rubel Shawokat, S/o Md. Abu Siddik, 697/9, Bawthar, Kanchukuda, Uttarkhan, Dhaka.01814150497
04.Empty Space at Mirpur Section-06, Ward No-06 (Eastern Housing).PallabiMr. Md. Kamal Hossain S/o Md. Robi Madanb, 168, Alandi Mirpur-1216, Pallabi, Dhaka.01675708994
05.Empty Space at Mainartek Housing Project, Uttarkhan.UttarkhanMr. Md. Nazmul Alam Bhuiyan S/o Nur Jahan Bhuiyan, 51, Faydabad North, Faydabad Madrasa, Dakshinkhan, Dhaka.0162111110002
06.Empty Space from Brindaban to BGMEA in the north direction in Sector 17, Uttara.TuragMr. Md. Nur Hossain S/o Nur Mohammad Ofzla, Nishatnagar-1911, Turag, Dhaka01711992855
07.Bhatara (Saidnagar) Temporary Cattle Market.BhataraMr. Md. Iqbal Khondker S/o Nur Mohammad Khondker Saidnagar, Bhatara, Dhaka.01768617684
08.Empty Space at Rajdhani Housing, Swapnadhara Housing and Busila Garden City adjacent to 40 ft road at Mohammodpur Basila.MohammodpurMessrs Shahin International Pvt: Md. Amjad Hossain 110, Baghabari, Mirpur, Dhaka.01717827190
09.Empty Space owned by Salam Steel Ltd. and Jamuna Housing Co. and private owners on the north side adjacent to 300 ft road under DNCC Ward 43.KhilkhetBir Muktiyoddha Haji Keramat Ali Dewan S/o Late Mansur Uddin Dewan 8 No. Barua Eastpara Dewanbadi Khilkhet, Dhaka.01715208545
10.Mirpur Gabtali Goad Cattle Market (Permanent)Darus SalamMd. Lutfor Rahman, S/o Late Haji Nurul Islam, 67/C, Baghabari Mirpur, Dhaka.01713043620

(Md. Mozammel Hossain) Chief Property Officer (Additional Secretary)


Dhaka South City Corporation

List of Approved Markets:

Sr. No.Name of Temporary Cattle Market
1.Open area adjacent to Institute of Leather Technology College, Dhaka.
2.Empty space adjacent to Postagola Cremation Ground, Dhaka.
3.Empty space adjacent to Meradia Bazar, Khilgaon, Dhaka.
4.Open area adjacent to Dholai Khal Truck Terminal, Dhaka.
5.Empty Space at Aftabnagar (Eastern Housing) Block-I, F, G, H, Section-1 & 2, Dhaka.
6.Empty space behind DSCC Market in Golapbag, Dhaka.
7.Empty space adjacent to Mitra Sangha Club near Khilgaon Railway Gate Bazar, North Shahjahanpur, Dhaka.
8.Empty space adjacent to Dania College, Jatrabari, Dhaka.
9.Empty space adjacent to Dupkhola East End Club, Dhaka.
10.Empty space adjacent to Rahmatganj Club, Lalbagh, Dhaka.