Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN)- Branches of scheduled banks in industrial zones, particularly in the Dhaka city, Ashulia, Tongi, Gazipur, Savar, Narayanganj and Chittagong, will remain open on Saturday to facilitate payment of apparel workers’ salaries.
A Bangladesh Bank (BB) circular on Wednesday asked the banks to keep the branches open from 10:00am to 1:00pm with adequate security.
Meanwhile, the banks have been directed not to involve the Hindu employees in work on the day as Durga Puja, the largest religious festival of the community, will end on the day through immersion of goddess Durga.
The central bank also advised the banks to pay due remuneration to their staff for working on the holiday, according to the circular.
BBN/SSR/AD-02Oct14-10:41 am (BST)