Bangladesh Bank, the central bank of the country, has announced the postponement of its planned exchange of new currency notes ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, reports UNB.
Executive Director and Spokesperson of the bank Arif Hossain Khan confirmed the decision to UNB, stating that a fresh notification had been issued, revoking the previous directive on new note exchanges.
He, however, did not specify the reason behind the move.
As a result, banks will not be facilitating the exchange of new notes for customers during this Eid.
During Eid celebrations in Bangladesh, it is customary for people to collect crisp new notes from banks to give as cash gifts, particularly to children and loved ones.
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