Dhaka: There is no bar to wearing hijab while using ATM booths. Bangladesh Bank clarified the matter in a statement on Thursday.

The statement said during a meeting on 17 February at Bangladesh Bank on the ATM booth, a question came from a bank whether it would be allowed to use ATM booths while wearing hijab.

Responding to the question, an executive official of the central bank clearly informed that it is allowed to use ATM books wearing hijab.  

So, people should not be misled in this regard, said the statement.