However, as nine of these occasions fall on Fridays and Saturdays, the total number of days off is 17The interim government has announced the approval of 26 public holidays in 2025, with a combination of national days, religious festivals, and executive orders. However, as nine of these occasions fall on Fridays and Saturdays, the total number of days off for workers is only 17. The agenda of the meeting stated that the initial proposal had included 12 general holidays and 14 holidays by executive order, with nine of them falling on the weekend. The 12 general holidays include national days and religious festivals from different traditions. The 14 days declared holidays by executive order include the Bangla New Year and other religious festivals.

Source: bd News24 October 17, 2024 10:56 UTC