The banking sector and the stock markets in Bangladesh will remain closed for four consecutive days starting from Wednesday.
According to Bangladesh Bank, on the occasion of Durga Puja banks, other financial institutions and stock market will remain closed.
The four-day closure includes two weekly holidays.
Public holiday was announced on October 1 under a government executive order while October 2 holiday is for 'Bijaya Dashami' (the final day of Durga Puja).
October 3 and 4( Friday and Saturday) are weekly holidays.
However, essential automated services, including ATM, CRM (Cash Recycler Machines), and Mobile Banking, will remain operational.