Rule · BB · 23 Jun 2024
Scheduled banks operating in Bangladesh must keep all branches and sub-branches closed on 26 June 2024 in the specific electoral areas of Kanchan Municipality in Narayanganj District and Gournadi Municipality in Barishal District. This closure is mandated in accordance with Government of Bangladesh Gazette Notification No. 05.00.0000.173.08.021.24.78 dated 19 June 2024, which declares a general holiday for the general election of Kanchan Municipality and the by-election for the vacant Mayor position of Gournadi Municipality. Bank management is directed to take necessary measures to ensure compliance with this directive.
Bank of Bangladesh
(central bank of Bangladesh)
Head Office
Motijheel, Dhaka-1000
Bangladesh
Department of Offshore Supervision
DOS Circular Letter No.-18
09 Asharh 1431
Date: ------------------
23 June 2024
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Banks operating in Bangladesh.
Regarding the declaration of general holiday on 26 June 2024 in the relevant electoral areas for the General/By-Election of 02 Municipalities.
Dear Sir,
In accordance with Gazette Notification No. 05.00.0000.173.08.021.24.78 dated 19 June 2024 of the Ministry of Public Administration, all branches/sub-branches of scheduled banks located in the relevant electoral areas shall remain closed on 26 June 2024 for the elections of 02 Municipalities (General Election of Kanchan Municipality in Narayanganj District and By-Election for the vacant position of Mayor of Gournadi Municipality in Barishal District), including their regional offices.
Instructions are hereby given to take necessary measures regarding this matter.
Yours faithfully,
(Masuma Sultana)
Director (DOS)
Phone: 9530093
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