Four state-run banks to remain open on Friday 

Four state-owned banks will remain open on Friday even as the country begins a nine-day Eid-ul-Fitr holiday.

A circular of Bangladesh Bank signed by Additional Director Md Abdul Mannan said the managing directors and chief executives of Sonali Bank, Janata Bank, Agrani Bank and Rupali Bank took this decision on Thursday.

The circular stated that these banks would remain open to facilitate the withdrawal of salaries and allowances for MPO-listed teachers and employees under the Secondary and Higher Education Division ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.

The banks will operate from 10:00am to 3:00pm, with transactions permitted between 10:00am and 12:00pm.

A break for Jumu'atul Wida prayers will be observed from 1:00pm to 2:00pm, according to the central bank's directive.

This decision has been made in the public interest under the authority granted by Section 45 of the Bank Companies Act, 1991.