Bangladesh Bank has asked the banks to keep open branches on July 26 (Saturday), located in apparel industrial areas to facilitate garment workers to get salary and allowances.

Banks has been advised to keep branches open on Saturday ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr in Dhaka City, Ashulia, Tongi, Gazipur, Savar, Narayanganj and Chittagong industrial area to facilitate the workers getting salary, said a circular issued yesterday.

The decision was taken in response to a request by Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).