Banks, FIs in poll areas to remain closed on March 24

All the branches of scheduled banks and Financial Institutions (FIs) will remain closed on March 24 in the election areas across the country, according to a circular of Bangladesh Bank (BB).

The branches of the commercial banks and FIs at 120 upazilas under 25 districts in seven divisions across the country will remain closed to enable bank officials and employees to cast their votes in the third phase of upazila election.