DOS Circular Letter No. 11: Keeping scheduled bank branches of garments industry area open on 13 June, 2018 Wednesday for the payment of garment workers' wages, bonus and other allowances before Eid-ul-Fitr

Bangladesh Bank (Central Bank of Bangladesh) Head Office Motijheel, Dhaka-1000 Bangladesh Department of Off-Site Supervision DOS Circular Letter No.-11 To All Chief Executives of all Scheduled Banks operating in Bangladesh. 24 Joishtho, 1425 Bangabda Date: ------------------------- 07 June, 2018 AD

Dear Sir,

In the context of keeping the relevant branches of scheduled banks open in advance on 13 June, 2018 (a government holiday on the occasion of Shab-e-Qadr) to facilitate the payment of wages, bonuses, and other allowances to workers/clerks employed in the ready-made garments industry, instructions are hereby given to take necessary measures to reopen the relevant branches of scheduled banks located in Dhaka Metropolitan City, Ashulia, Tongi, Gazipur, Savar, Bhuluka, Narayanganj, and Chittagong on Wednesday, 13 June, 2018, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, after ensuring adequate security, for the benefit of paying wages, bonuses, and other allowances to workers/clerks employed in the ready-made garments industry prior to the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr and for the continuity of export trade.

Please acknowledge receipt.

Yours faithfully, Signed/- (Md. Sirajul Islam) Deputy General Manager Phone: 9530081