Regulatory Alerts2024-06-09
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DOS Circular Letter No. 16: Keeping scheduled bank branches of garments industry areas open on 14, 15 and 16 June, 2024 for the payment of garment workers' wages, bonus and other allowances before Eid-ul-Azha in limited scale
The Department of Offshore Supervision directs all scheduled banks to keep branches in Dhaka, Ashulia, Tongi, Gazipur, Savar, Baluka, Narayanganj, and Chittagong open on June 14, 15, and 16, 2024, to facilitate wage payments and export bill purchases for the ready-made garment sector before Eid-ul-Azha. Banks must ensure adequate security measures for these operations. Additionally, branches located in sea, land, or air port areas must continue operating 24/7 in coordination with local administration and customs authorities, as previously mandated by DOS Circular Letter No. 24 dated August 5, 2019.
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