Dhaka, Jun 01 (V7N) – Banking transactions and stock market operations resumed across the country on Monday morning following a seven-day closure for the Eid-ul-Azha holidays.
The first working day after the extended break saw bankers, brokerage house officials and customers exchanging Eid greetings as regular financial activities resumed.
Like other working days, banking transactions began at 10:00 am and will continue until 3:00 pm, while official banking operations are scheduled to remain open until 5:00 pm. Bank officials said customer turnout was relatively moderate on the first day, but the number of service seekers is expected to increase over the next few days as normal activities fully resume.
Government and private banks remained closed from May 25 to May 31 due to the Eid-ul-Azha holidays, resulting in a seven-day suspension of regular banking services nationwide. However, limited banking activities were maintained on May 25 and 26 to facilitate urgent financial transactions.
To ensure the timely payment of salaries, wages and allowances ahead of Eid, selected bank branches in commercial and industrial zones, particularly those serving the ready-made garment sector, remained operational on a limited scale during the holiday period. Despite the availability of services, customer presence at those branches was comparatively low.
In addition, limited banking operations related to import and export activities continued at branches located in seaports, land ports and airport areas to support international trade and logistics.
Meanwhile, trading activities also resumed at the country's stock exchanges, marking the return of regular operations in the financial sector after the extended holiday break.
Financial sector officials expressed optimism that transaction volumes and customer activities would gradually return to normal levels as businesses, offices and industries reopen following the Eid holidays.
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