Bangladesh Bank has announced that all scheduled banks across the country will remain closed on February 11 and 12 (Wednesday and Thursday) on the occasion of upcoming national parliamentary election and referendum.

The central bank said in a statement on Sunday that all banking operations will be completely suspended and bank employees will observe holidays.

The closure follows the government’s earlier declaration of a public holiday on February 11 and 12, issued on January 25 by Ministry of Public Administration, under an election-time executive order.

Additionally, a special holiday has been granted for workers and employees in industrial zones on February 10.