Banks to remain closed on October 22

Banks will remain closed on October 22 on the occasion of Durga Puja, the religious festival of Hindu community.

All scheduled banks will be closed on Thursday instead of October 23 in line with the general holiday announced by the government, said a circular Bangladesh Bank issued yesterday.

Earlier, the government holiday for celebrating the festival was announced on October 23, but later it was rescheduled the day before.