The government is considering extending the Eid-ul-Azha and Eid-ul-Fitr holidays to five days each, and the Durga Puja holidays to two days.

A related proposal is expected to be presented at the advisory council meeting on Thursday.

Chief Adviser's Office and the Ministry of Public Administration Sources confirmed the matter.

According to officials, the Ministry of Public Administration has sent the proposal to the cabinet. If it is approved in the advisory council meeting, the decision will be officially announced.

Generally, there are three days of holiday for each Eid and one day for Durga Puja.

BDST: 2047 HRS, OCT 16, 2024
MSK