Stock trading to continue May 23, 24 ahead of Eid holidays
Market to remain closed from May 25 to May 31
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Trading on the country’s stock exchanges will continue on Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and May 24, in line with a government directive on revised office schedules ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha holidays.
The Dhaka Stock Exchange and the Chittagong Stock Exchange announced the decision on Monday, saying trading and office activities on the two days will be conducted as per the usual office and trading hours.
Currently, stock trading begins at 10:00am and continues until 2:00pm, including a 10-minute post-closing session.
As per the decision, trading and official activities on the bourses will remain closed from May 25 to May 31 due to the Eid holidays, in accordance with the government order, according to a press release.
Regular office and trading activities will resume on Monday, June 1.
The revised schedule comes as government offices and financial institutions across the country adjust their operational calendars around the Eid holidays to ensure uninterrupted economic and administrative activities ahead of the long vacation.
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