Cabinet decides against extension of Eid holidays
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Earlier recommendation suggested extending holidays by one day
The Cabinet has decided that government offices will remain open on April 9, despite a Cabinet Committee on Law and Order put forth on Sunday.
The decision came during a Cabinet meeting held at the Prime Minister's Office on Monday, chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Previously, the Cabinet Committee on Law and Order recommended extending the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays by one day, starting from April 9, to facilitate smoother travel for people going to their hometowns. With Eid-ul-Fitr expected to be observed on April 11 this year, the government had already declared April 10-12 as Eid vacation days (pending moon sighting).
Since April 13 falls on a Saturday and April 14 marks Pohela Boishakh, for many the holidays will naturally extend by two days.