Dhaka, June 4 -- Banking transactions across both public and private banks concluded in a busy atmosphere on Wednesday, the last working day before the Eid-ul-Azha holidays, with customers crowding branches to withdraw cash.

A visit to several banks in the capital revealed long queues from the morning, as customers stood in line to withdraw money.

Transactions on the day were significantly higher compared to other working days.

Bank officials said the majority of customers came to withdraw large sums of money, mainly to purchase sacrificial animals. With banks scheduled to remain closed for 10 consecutive days during the Eid holidays, many also withdrew cash for other festival-related expenses.

Moinul Hasan, a senior official at the B...