DHAKA: Bangladesh Bank has asked branches of banks in customs areas to remain open on Friday (January 22) and the following day to minimize the loss due to the disruption of server of customs houses for past some days.

The directive was given from off-site supervision department of the central bank on Thursday (January 21).

According to the directive, branches of banks in areas of all customs houses in country have been asked to remain open on Friday and Saturday with proper security.

As Friday and Saturday are holidays, officers-employees will be given mentionable honorarium, the directive added.

BDST: 2045 HRS, JAN 21, 2016
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