Banking operation returns to normalcy from Wednesday (Aug 11) as the government looks to partially reopen the economy despite a surge in infection of coronavirus.
Banks had to cut opening hours in April this year after the caseloads of the Covid-19 began rising alarmingly, forcing the government to impose a countrywide strict restriction and lockdown.
The government is now easing restrictions from Wednesday allowing public transport to move.
Bangladesh Bank issued a circular on Monday (Aug 9) saying that all the branches and offices would be kept open on Wednesday.
Bank transactions will continue from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., said a press release.
The banks will also remain open till 6 p.m.
