Banks asked to ensure cash at ATM booths during festival days
Bangladesh Bank (BB) authority Sunday asked banks to ensure uninterrupted supply of cash at ATM (Automated Trailer Machine) booths for clients during the Durga Puja and Eid-ul-Azha festivals.
Payment Systems Department (PSD) of the central bank issued a circular to this effect in the wake of complaints that banks are not caring enough to provide cash service through ATM booths during festival holidays. As a result, clients suffer due to shortage of cash which disappoints them.
“BB directive is aimed to make cash available at ATM booths near shopping malls and cattle markets to meet growing demand for funds,” said an official of the central bank, wishing not to be named.
The official said the number of ATM card users increased significantly in the country as banks have been luring clients by offering a lot of benefits.
“Often there are complaints during the festival holidays that either ATM booths are not functioning properly or there is no cash,” he said.
News: The Daily Sun/Bangladesh/22th-Oct-12
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