Bangladesh Bank today issued a circular asking banks to keep their branched near cattle markets open till August 11.

Centring Eid-ul-Azha, banks are requested to keep their branches near the cattle markets open on August 9, 10, and 11, the circular said.

Besides, all the branches were also requested to keep the evening banking services running from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

The central bank also urged all the banks to follow proper security guidelines to keep the banks and vaults secured during the Eid holidays.