No extension to Eid holidays: Cabinet division
As of now, the public holiday (subject to moon sighting) for the upcoming holy Eid-ul-Fitr is from 10 to 12 April
Despite a recommendation from the cabinet committee on Law and Order yesterday, the cabinet decided today (1 April) that the government offices will remain operational on 9 April.
This decision was reached during a cabinet meeting held at the Prime Minister's Office today (1 April), chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Earlier, the Cabinet Committee on Law and Order recommended extending the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday by one day, starting from 9 April to facilitate smoother travel for holidaymakers returning to their hometowns.
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With Eid-ul-Fitr anticipated to be observed on 11 April this year, the government had previously announced April 10-12 as Eid vacation days (subject to moon sighting).
Due to 13 April being a Saturday and April 14 marking Pahela Baishakh, for many, the holidays will naturally extend by two days.
