Bangladesh Bank has directed banks to keep branches open in Dhaka city on Friday (Dec 27) and Saturday (Dec 28) to facilitate the nomination submission of the candidates for two city corporations polls.
The central banks, in a circular sent to the bank chiefs on Thursday (Dec 26), instructed the banks to ensure adequate security in the branches.
As per the schedule announced by the Election Commission on Dec 22, elections to the Dhaka South City Corporation and the Dhaka North City Corporation will be held on Jan 30 next year.
While candidates have till Dec 31 to submit their nomination papers.