A bank holiday is being observed across the country on Wednesday (July 1), with all customer banking services and stock market trading remaining suspended nationwide.
According to Bangladesh Bank sources, July 1 is observed as the half-yearly closing date for the banking sector.
Scheduled banks use the day to reconcile accounts, prepare half-yearly financial statements and complete other year-end accounting formalities.
Trading at both the Dhaka Stock Exchange and Chittagong Stock Exchange will also remain closed.
However, the head offices of commercial banks, Bangladesh Bank and a limited number of designated branches will remain open to carry out internal account reconciliation, financial reporting and essential administrative work.
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