The branches of all scheduled banks in the municipal areas in Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions where the municipality elections would be held will remain closed on Wednesday (January 12).

The branches of the banks in municipality areas in Khulna and Barisal divisions will remain closed on Thursday (January 13) for the same reason, said a Bangladesh Bank press release.

Besides, the branches of the banks in the municipality areas in Dhaka division will remain closed on January 17 (Monday) and in Chittagong and Sylhet divisions on January 18 (Tuesday).

The decision was taken for the convenience of the officials of the banks of scheduled banks so that they could cast their votes and take part in the election activities.

Source: Daily Sun/  Bangladesh/ Jan-12-11