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+# BANK-MANAGEMENT-SYSTEM
+This project in C++ is a simple console application developed without the use of graphics components. It is more of a database project in C++ and is built using the language’s file handling mechanism. It is basically run by employees suitable for those who want to add, edit, search, delete or modify records in a Bank.