All branches of banks to remain open from May 31: Bangladesh Bank

The Bangladesh Bank has today asked banks to keep all their branches across the country open from May 31.

Banks will have to carry out the regular banking functions that they performed before the nationwide shutdown declared by the government since March 26, according to a central bank notice sent out to all lenders.

This means bank branches will carry out settlement of transactions from 10:00am to 4:00pm and keep their outlets open till 6:00pm every working day.

However, branches located in areas where the disease has spread significantly will be allowed to close by 4:00pm.