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The retail boom in Bangladesh occurs largely during two Eid vacations, Pujas and Pohela Boishaskh. PHOTO: SALAHUDDIN AHMED

The case for reshuffling holidays to stimulate the economy

The government of Thailand added four new public holidays to the calendar in 2020, India is considering a four-day work week. And there are more examples. Can Bangladesh follow suit?

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Photo: BSS/AFP

WHO urges to cancel holiday events amid Omicron rise

Inflation crashes the holidays, shrinking menus and spoiling traditions

Inflation crashes the holidays, shrinking menus and spoiling traditions

First group of foreign tourists arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport during the first day of the country's reopening campaign, part of the government's plan to jump start the pandemic-hit tourism sector in Bangkok, Thailand November 1, 2021. Photo :Reuters

Bangkok welcomes first tourists for quarantine-free holiday

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Russia imposes nationwide paid holiday to curb Covid

University students sitting for exam. Photo: UNB

Reduced academic year, cancelled leaves, holidays in UGC recovery guidelines

Novoair announces attractive holiday packages

Novoair announces attractive holiday packages

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5 die on overcrowded ferry due to heat, lack of oxygen: Fire service

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Holiday extended till 22 May in primary schools, kindergartens 

FILE PHOTO: Two tourists walk near Puerto Rico beach, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Gran Canaria, Spain, March 16, 2021. REUTERS/Borja Suarez

Holidays abroad this summer unlikely for most Britons, scientist warns

Holidaymakers’ rush leads to ticket crisis

Holidaymakers’ rush leads to ticket crisis

Roberto Arias prepares a grave for burial at Woodlawn Cemetery during the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak in Everett, Massachusetts, US, May 27, 2020. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Americans defy pandemic, political leaders to travel for Thanksgiving

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Offices opening today after Eid holiday