A regulatory body has withdrawn the dress code recently instituted by Bangladesh Bank for all levels of officials and employees. Male staff have been directed to wear formal shirts with long or half sleeves, along with formal trousers and shoes. As per the guidelines, female employees are allowed to wear saree, salwar-kameez with orna, or any other plain, modest, professional-coloured outfit. “Officials and employees of all levels must dress modestly and professionally, in line with the country’s social norms,” the directive read. “There is no obligation for female staff to wear hijab or burqa.
