In accordance with the government-proclaimed holiday, the Bangladesh Bank, via its Department of Off-site Supervision, issued a circular today, July 17, directing all scheduled banks to halt activities on that day.

The government has announced August 5, 2025, as “July Uprising Day,” and all scheduled banks in Bangladesh would be closed on that day.
In accordance with the government-proclaimed holiday, the Bangladesh Bank, via its Department of Off-site Supervision, issued a circular today, July 17, directing all scheduled banks to halt activities on that day.

As a result, similar to other government offices and institutions, all scheduled banks will also fall under the scope of the national holiday.

In its circular, Bangladesh Bank stated that all scheduled banks will remain closed on 5 August 2025, as part of the official public holiday.

The central bank has requested that all stakeholders take necessary preparations in advance and plan their financial transactions accordingly.

On 5 August 2024, ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled to India following a mass uprising beginning in July against her rule, resulting into the fall of the Awami League government.