As the country gears up for the Eid holidays, all banks across Bangladesh will remain closed for nine consecutive days from March 28 to April 5, 2025.
However, Bangladesh Bank has made special arrangements to keep certain branches open during this period to accommodate the garment sector`s financial needs.
In a circular issued on March 24, the central bank announced that branches in key garment industry areas, such as Dhaka, Ashulia, Tongi, Gazipur, Savar, Valuka, Narayanganj, and Chattogram, will remain open on March 28 and 29.
This is to ensure the timely disbursement of salaries, bonuses, and other allowances to workers in the ready-made garment sector, which employs millions of people.
On Friday, March 28, these selected branches will operate from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, though transactions will only be available between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
On the following day, Saturday, March 29, the branches will remain open from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with transactions running until 1:00 PM.
Authorities have emphasized that all necessary security measures will be in place for the branches operating on these days, and that staff working during the holiday period will be compensated as per regulations.
The circular also stated that bank branches and booths located at sea, land, and airports (within port and customs areas) will remain operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, during the Eid holiday period.
From March 28 to April 5 (except for Eid day), import-export related services will continue in a limited capacity to ensure smooth international trade.
These measures have been taken to maintain essential financial services, especially for the garment sector, which plays a crucial role in Bangladesh’s economy.
With the holiday shutdown looming, ensuring that workers receive their due payments in time is a top priority for both the government and the banking sector.
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