In preparation for the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, selected bank branches across Bangladesh will operate on a limited basis on Thursday, 19 March, to facilitate timely salary and allowance payments for ready-made garment (RMG) workers. The arrangement follows directives from Bangladesh Bank to maintain essential banking services in industrial areas while operating with minimal staff.
Branches located in Dhaka, Ashulia, Tongi, Gazipur, Savar, Bhaluka, Narayanganj, and the RMG-intensive zones of Chattogram will remain open. Banking hours will run from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, with customer transactions conducted between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. A short break will be observed for Zuhr prayers.
Bank Branches Open on 19 March
| Bank | Branches Open |
|---|---|
| Prime Bank | Agrabad (Chattogram), Narayanganj, Ganakbari (Savar), Tongi (Gazipur) |
| Islami Bank Bangladesh | Agrabad Corporate (Chattogram), Dhaka Head Office Complex Corporate & Local Offices, 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 |
| Premier Bank | Kawran Bazar & Motijheel (Dhaka), Banani, Gulshan, Uttara |
| Mutual Trust Bank | Chandra, Gulshan, Jubilee Road, Narayanganj BSCIC, Principal Branch, Uttara Model Town, Kushtia, Khulna, Jessore, Lohagara |
| NCC Bank | O R Nizam Road (Chattogram), Motijheel, Baridhara, Savar, Joydebpur, Baipayel |
These limited operations are designed to ensure that workers in Bangladesh’s garment sector—a vital contributor to the country’s export economy—have uninterrupted access to wages and allowances. While staffing and operations are restricted, the schedule balances essential financial access with the festive observance.
Customers are advised to plan their transactions accordingly, arriving during operational hours and accounting for the brief Zuhr prayer break.
This initiative underscores the continued commitment of Bangladesh Bank and commercial banks to support industrial workers during major festivals, combining operational flexibility with uninterrupted financial services.