All banks and stock markets in Bangladesh will remain closed for four consecutive days from Wednesday, February 11, to Saturday, February 14, due to the 13th parliamentary elections and the referendum.

To facilitate voter participation and ensure smooth security arrangements, the government has declared a two-day public holiday on Wednesday and Thursday.

Since these government holidays are immediately followed by the regular weekend holidays of Friday and Saturday, the financial sector will remain inactive for a total of four days.

Normal banking operations and stock trading will resume on Sunday, that is, February 15.