Banks to run with half of manpower

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has issued directives to all banks to run with half of the manpower in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19 infection.

Department of Off-Site Supervision (DOS) of the central bank issued a notice in this regard and sent it to all banks across the country on Monday (January 24).

The banks will operate their activities with 50 percent of employees making duty roster, the notice said.

The other employees will have to stay at their respective working areas and will conduct the activities virtually.

The order will remain in force till February 6.