Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- The country's two stock exchanges will remain closed for three consecutive days from Thursday due to Christmas and the weekly holidays.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) said trading will be suspended on Thursday in observance of the government-declared general holiday for Christmas, the major religious festival of the Christian community.

During this period, all capital market activities, including share trading, clearing, and settlement, will be halted.

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) will also keep its official activities closed on Thursday.

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