With the interim government's swearing-in ceremony led by Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus set to take place soon, Bangladesh Bank has restricted cash withdrawals to Tk100,000 per account for Thursday only, citing security reasons.

The directive, issued late on Wednesday, aims to prevent misuse of funds amid heightened security concerns.

There are reports that after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government, cash withdrawals increased, particularly among Awami League-affiliated politicians and business families. To prevent these funds from being used for terrorist or illegal activities, Bangladesh Bank decided to discourage cash withdrawals.

While cash withdrawals are limited, customers can still transfer any amount digitally.

The central bank also halted cash distribution from headquarters to branches, encouraging payments via cheques.