Basic Bank's Islampur branch closed as officials test positive for Covid-19

Basic Bank closed its Islampur branch in Dhaka on Monday after eight officials including the branch manager tested positive for Covid-19.

The branch has been shut down as per the decision of the bank management, considering the safety of both customers and employees of the branch, reads a circular signed by Md Mahabubul Alam, deputy general manager of the Branch Control Division.

All bank branches across the country resumed operations from Sunday after over two months of limited transactions during the general holidays. 

This resulted in large crowds as customers flocked to the banks for various transactions.