All scheduled banks in Bangladesh suspended customer transactions on Wednesday (July 1) for the semi-annual bank holiday. Stock market trading was also closed for the day.
Bangladesh Bank and the head offices of all scheduled banks, along with some important branches, remained open on a limited basis for administrative and accounting work only. No banking services were provided to customers.
Under Bangladesh Bank regulations, bank holidays are observed on July 1 and December 31 each year. On these two days, banks suspend customer transactions and use the time to complete internal accounting, prepare financial reports, and carry out administrative activities.
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