Bangladesh Bank (BB) has asked all the banks to pay up to Taka 50 lakhs to the families of bankers for death due to Covid-19 pandemic.

The central bank on Monday issued a circular in this regard.

As per the circular, BB has asked the banks to pay Taka 50 lakh to the families of first class officials and above for a death due to Corona.

While families of the trainee assistant official or same rank will get Taka 37.50 lakhs while families of the staff or sub-staff of the banks will get Taka 25 lakhs.