Bangladesh Bank revises banking hours for Ramadan

Bangladesh Bank has announced revised banking hours for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan, shortening both office and transaction times.

During Ramadan, bank transactions will be conducted from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM, according to a circular issued Tuesday. All scheduled banks across the country will remain open from 9:30 AN to 4 PM throughout the month.

A break for Zuhr prayers will be observed from 1:15 PM to 1:30 PM, but banks have been instructed to continue transactions during this period through alternative arrangements.

Under normal circumstances, bank transactions run from 10 AM to 4 PM, while office hours are from 10 AM to 6 PM.

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