Ahead of the holy occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, selected branches of several banks across Bangladesh will operate on a limited basis on Thursday, 19 March, to ensure timely disbursement of salaries and allowances to workers in the ready-made garment (RMG) sector. The move comes under directives issued by Bangladesh Bank, which emphasise restricted staffing and limited customer transactions to facilitate smooth operations.
According to the central bank’s notification, the designated branches will primarily serve RMG-related payroll needs while maintaining minimal services for general customers. Branches in industrial hubs of Dhaka, Ashulia, Tongi, Gazipur, Savar, Bhaluka, Narayanganj, and Chattogram will be open. Office hours are set from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with customer transactions available from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, allowing a brief pause for the Zuhr prayers.
This arrangement ensures that workers can conveniently access their salaries and benefits in time for the festive period, while banks maintain operational safety and staff wellbeing. Customers have been advised to plan their transactions accordingly, as not all branches will be operational.
The table below lists the banks and branches selected to open on the day of Eid:
| Bank | Branch Location | City/Area |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Bank | Agrabad Branch | Chattogram |
| Prime Bank | Narayanganj Branch | Narayanganj |
| Prime Bank | Gonokbari Branch | Savar |
| Prime Bank | Tongi Branch | Gazipur |
| Islami Bank Bangladesh | Agrabad Corporate Branch | Chattogram |
| Islami Bank Bangladesh | Head Office Complex Corporate Branch | Dhaka |
| Islami Bank Bangladesh | Local Office | Dhaka |
| Islami Bank Bangladesh | Narayanganj Branch | Narayanganj |
| City Bank | Multiple Branches (Joypurhat, Dinajpur, Gobindaganj, Sirajganj, Syedpur, Rajshahi, Kurigram, Thakurgaon, Pabna, Chapainawabganj, Naogaon, Natore, Bogura, Rangpur) | Various Districts |
| BRAC Bank | Motijheel, Tongi, Gonokbari, Joydebpur, CDA Avenue | Dhaka & Chattogram |
| BRAC Bank | Rokeya Sarani, Rangpur, Dhanmondi-27, Boro Bazar, Gulshan North Avenue, Jessore, Siddhirganj | Various Districts |
| Shahjalal Islami Bank | Foreign Exchange Branch | Dhaka |
| Premier Bank | Kawran Bazar, Motijheel, Banani, Gulshan, Uttara | Dhaka |
| Mutual Trust Bank | Chandra, Gulshan, Jubilee Road, Narayanganj BSCIC, Principal Branch, Uttara Model Town, Kushtia, Khulna, Jessore, Lohagora | Various Districts |
| NCC Bank | O R Nizam Road, Motijheel, Baridhara, Savar, Joydebpur, Baipayl | Dhaka & Chattogram |
By limiting operations to specific branches, banks aim to streamline payroll disbursement for thousands of RMG workers, ensuring timely payments ahead of the Eid celebrations. Customers are encouraged to prioritise visits to these branches and complete transactions efficiently.
