Monday, 6th April 2026
Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 18th March 2026, 10:28 AM
In observance of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, a select number of bank branches across Bangladesh will operate on a limited schedule this Thursday, 19 March, to facilitate salary and allowance disbursement for ready-made garment (RMG) workers. The move comes under the directive of the Bangladesh Bank, ensuring that key industrial areas receive essential banking services despite the holiday.
According to the central bank’s notice, branches located in Dhaka Metropolitan Area, as well as industrial hubs in Ashulia, Tongi, Gazipur, Savar, Bhaluka, Narayanganj, and Chattogram, will remain open with a reduced workforce. The office hours for these branches are scheduled from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, with customer transactions permitted from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm. A short break will be observed for the Dhuhr (noon) prayers.
The following table summarises the bank branches that will remain operational:
| Bank | Branch Locations Open |
|---|---|
| Prime Bank | Agrabad (Chattogram), Narayanganj, Ganakbari (Savar), Tongi (Gazipur) |
| Islami Bank Bangladesh | Agrabad Corporate (Chattogram), Dhaka Head Office Corporate & Local, Narayanganj |
| City Bank | Joypurhat, Dinajpur, Gobindaganj, Sirajganj, Syedpur, Rajshahi, Kurigram, Thakurgaon, Pabna, Chapainawabganj, Naogaon, Natore, Bogura, Rangpur |
| BRAC Bank | Motijheel, Tongi, Ganakbari, Joydebpur, CDA Avenue (Chattogram), Rokeya Sarani, Rangpur, Dhanmondi-27, Boro Bazar (Khulna), Gulshan North Avenue, Jessore, Siddhirganj |
| Shahjalal Islami Bank | Foreign Exchange Branch (Dhaka) |
| Premier Bank | Kawran Bazar & Motijheel (Dhaka), Banani, Gulshan, Uttara |
| Mutual Trust Bank | Chandra, Gulshan, Jubilee Road, Narayanganj BSCIC, Principal, Uttara Model Town, Kushtia, Khulna, Jessore, Lohagara |
| NCC Bank | O.R. Nizam Road (Chattogram), Motijheel, Baridhara, Savar, Joydebpur, Baipayl |
Bank officials emphasise that only essential transactions will be conducted during this period, and customers are advised to plan their banking activities accordingly. The limited services are aimed primarily at facilitating timely salary payments for workers in the nation’s major RMG industrial zones, ensuring that employees can receive their due wages ahead of the Eid celebrations.
This initiative represents the central bank’s effort to maintain critical banking operations without disrupting public observance of the religious holiday. Customers are also reminded to check individual branch notices for any further temporary adjustments.
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