Siena:All scheduled banks in Bangladesh will remain closed for five consecutive days starting from October 20, due to the Durga Puja holiday. The closure will encompass three days of public holidays from October 20 to 22, followed by the regular weekend on October 23 and 24.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Despite the extended closure, banks will maintain their regular business hours on Saturday, October 17, 2026. This directive was issued by the Supervised Data Management and Analytics Department of Bangladesh Bank and follows a notification from the Ministry of Public Administration dated October 7, 2026.
During the closure, bank branches, booths, and sub-branches in sea, land, and airport port areas will continue limited operations related to import and export. These operations will be coordinated with local administration and port or customs authorities in accordance with existing guidelines.