Banks have reopened after a week-long holiday, with the festive mood of Eid still lingering on the first working day. Attendance among bankers, however, was relatively low as many extended their break ahead of Independence Day at the end of the week. On the first day back, bankers exchanged Eid greetings with colleagues, while customers also greeted bank employees as they completed their work. A similar atmosphere was seen at Bangladesh Bank, where Governor Mostaqur Rahman arrived at the head office around 10am. In the final trading session before Eid, the index stood at 5,353 points.

Source: bd News24 March 24, 2026 06:44 UTC