Bangladesh Bank has directed banks to keep branches open in Dhaka city on Tuesday (Dec 31) to facilitate the nomination submission of the candidates for Dhaka South and North city corporations elections.
The central banks, in a circular sent to the bank chiefs on Monday (Dec 29), 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 to submit their nomination papers by Dec 31.