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August 5 to be Student-People Uprising Day, public holiday

The government has decided to declare August 5 a public holiday, to be observed as Student-People Uprising Day.

Banks to remain closed for three days from tomorrow

The government announced three-day public holiday from tomorrow

An unrecognisable Dhaka

Dhaka city has taken a deserted look as thousands of people left the capital to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with loved ones.

22 public holidays in 2018, 7 on weekends

Bangladesh government approves the calendar for next year which includes 22 days of public holiday, seven of which poise on weekends.

Durga Puja holiday now Oct 22

The government has decided to shift this year's public holiday on Durga Puja from October 23 to October 22.

June 20, 2025
June 20, 2025

August 5 to be Student-People Uprising Day, public holiday

The government has decided to declare August 5 a public holiday, to be observed as Student-People Uprising Day.

August 4, 2024
August 4, 2024

Banks to remain closed for three days from tomorrow

The government announced three-day public holiday from tomorrow

May 2, 2022
May 2, 2022

An unrecognisable Dhaka

Dhaka city has taken a deserted look as thousands of people left the capital to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with loved ones.

November 6, 2017
November 6, 2017

22 public holidays in 2018, 7 on weekends

Bangladesh government approves the calendar for next year which includes 22 days of public holiday, seven of which poise on weekends.

October 5, 2015
October 5, 2015

Durga Puja holiday now Oct 22

The government has decided to shift this year's public holiday on Durga Puja from October 23 to October 22.