Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- All banks and stock markets in Bangladesh will remain closed for four consecutive days starting Wednesday ( February 11) due to the national election and the referendum.

To facilitate voter participation and ensure smooth security arrangements, the government has declared a two-day public holiday on Wednesday and Thursday.

Since these government holidays are immediately followed by the regular weekend holidays of Friday and Saturday, the financial sector will remain inactive for a total of four days.

Normal banking operations and stock trading will resume on Sunday (February 15).

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