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Banks to remain closed Thursday for Durga Puja

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has announced that all banks will be closed on Thursday for Durga Puja following a government-declared holiday.The Ministry of Public Administration issued a gazette notification on Tuesday extending holiday for one more day on October 10 for the Durga Puja, the largest religious festival of the Hindu community.The announcement came through an executive order from the interim government. In response to the government decision, the central bank issued a separate circular on Tuesday night.As per the circular, bank branches, sub-branches, and booths located in key areas such as seaports, land ports, and airports will remain open under

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has announced that all banks will be closed on Thursday for Durga Puja following a government-declared holiday. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a gazette notification on Tuesday extending holiday for one more day on October 10 for the Durga Puja, the largest religious festival of the Hindu community. The announcement came through an executive order from the interim government.

In response to the government decision, the central bank issued a separate circular on Tuesday night. As per the circular, bank branches, sub-branches, and booths located in key areas such as seaports, land ports, and airports will remain open under special arrangements to ensure uninterrupted services in these critical sectors. NY.