Banks, factories to remain closed today

Banks will remain closed today after the interim government declared a public holiday as part of a three-day national mourning following the death of former prime minister Khaleda Zia.

Non-bank financial institutions will also remain closed, according to circulars issued by the Bangladesh Bank yesterday.

As there will be no regular banking activities, trading at the country's stock exchanges will also remain suspended.

Garment and knitwear factories—the country's main export earners—will remain shut today, as per notices from the BGMEA and the BKMEA

Meanwhile, garment and knitwear factories—the country's main export earners—will remain shut today, as per notices from the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA).

The BGMEA has requested factory owners to keep their units closed for the day as a mark of respect.

The BKMEA has also urged its members to observe a general holiday to honour the demise of the country's three-time prime minister, Khaleda Zia.