Banks open today to facilitate Hajj management

The Central Bank has ordered to keep the banks dealing with Hajj activities open despite Saturday being a weekend in order to facilitate the Hajj management.

With a limited manpower, the banks will remain open from 9 am to 4 pm on this day.

The Department of Off-Site Supervision of Bangladesh Bank issued a circular in this regard to the chief executives of commercial banks last Thursday (March 23).

In the circular, it has been said that for the convenience of Hajj management, banks should be kept open from 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday weekends by ensuring adequate security through a limited number of manpower. Besides, instructions have been given to take payment in vouchers prepared after office hours next Monday.