Rule · BB · 4 Jul 2013
The Department of Off-site Supervision mandates that banks operating in Bangladesh adjust their office and transaction hours during the holy month of Ramadan 1434 AH (2013 CE). Office hours are set from Sunday to Thursday, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with a break for Zuhr prayer from 1:15 PM to 1:30 PM. Transaction services continue uninterrupted during the prayer break through internal coordination, and normal schedules resume immediately after Ramadan.
Department of Off-site Supervision
Circular Letter No. 12
Motijheel, Dhaka-1000
Department of Off-site Supervision.
Department of Off-site Supervision
DOS Circular Letter No. 12/2013 dated:
20 Asharh, 1420
4 July, 2013
To,
The Chief Executive
All Bank Companies Operating in Bangladesh.
Dear Sir,
Regarding the office and transaction schedule during the holy month of Ramadan.
The office and transaction schedule for all bank companies operating in Bangladesh during the holy month of Ramadan 1434 AH (2013 CE) will be as follows:
| Working Day | Office Schedule | Transaction Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday to Thursday | 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM (Break for Zuhr prayer from 1:15 PM to 1:30 PM). | 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. |
| Friday and Saturday | Weekly Holiday | --- |
Although a break for Zuhr prayer has been designated from 1:15 PM to 1:30 PM, transaction work will continue uninterrupted during the pre-Ramadan period through internal coordination according to regulations.
After the holy month of Ramadan is over, the bank's office and transaction schedule will return to the pre-Ramadan status.
Please acknowledge receipt.
Yours faithfully,
Signed/--
(Asoim Kumar Majumdar)
Deputy General Manager
Phone: 9530261
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