Bank transactions will remain 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The government has imposed strict restrictions for seven days from April 5 (Monday) to prevent the spread of the pandemic coronavirus. However, at this time the banking system has been introduced to a limited extent. Bangladesh Bank has issued a circular on Sunday (April 4).

In this circular, Bangladesh Bank says that the schedule of daily banking transactions has been fixed from 10 am to 12:30 pm from April 5 to April 11, excluding weekly and public holidays. However, the concerned bank branch and the concerned department of the head office may keep it open till 2 pm if necessary to carry out ancillary activities after the transaction.

In this regard, Bangladesh Bank further said that the Bank will complete the issue of availability of manpower in order to continue or provide uninterrupted banking services to the head offices and branches of the Bank at its own discretion. In this case, the presence of officers and employees living near the branch can be considered on priority basis.

In this circular, Bangladesh Bank further said that in addition to maintaining banking services in the public interest, it is also necessary to ensure proper attendance of officers and employees and proper observance of hygiene rules in the office work environment.

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