Regulatory Alerts2025-05-25
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DOS Circular Letter No. 08: Scheduled bank branches will remain open on 05 June 2025, 11 June 2025 & 12 June 2025 in Limited Scale
Scheduled banks are directed to operate branches on a limited scale on 05 June 2025, and on 11 and 12 June 2025, which are government holidays. On 05 June, branches in Dhaka, Ashulia, Tongi, Gazipur, Savar, Bhaulka, Narayanganj, and Chittagong will handle transactions for the garment industry, including export bill sales and employee payments, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for office hours and 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for transaction hours. On 11 and 12 June, authorized dealer branches in Dhaka, Chittagong, and other major commercial areas may remain open at their discretion to facilitate critical import and export transactions, following the same office and transaction hours. Staff performing duties on these holidays are entitled to allowances as per regulations.