Regulatory Alerts2023-06-21
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DOS Circular Letter No. 18: Keeping Bank Branches Open in Industrial Areas During Eid Vacation on a Limited Scale
Scheduled banks must keep branches related to the ready-made garment industry open on limited hours (10:00 AM to 3:00 PM for banking operations, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for transactions) on June 27 and 28, 2023, in Dhaka, Ashulia, Tongi, Gazipur, Savar, Bhaluka, Narayanganj, and Chittagong to facilitate export bill sales and salary payments for workers. This directive applies despite these dates being declared public holidays for Eid-ul-Adha. Banks located in port, customs, or airport areas must continue 24/7 operations as per DOS Circular Letter No. 24 dated August 5, 2019, after coordinating with local administration and port/customs authorities.
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