August 15 public holiday to be cancelled

The general holiday on August 15, observed as National Mourning Day, would be cancelled, according to sources within the Ministry of Public Administration.

Officials from the ministry on Tuesday confirmed that a notification regarding the cancellation has been prepared.

The notification is expected to be issued as soon as instructions from senior officials are received, potentially as early as Tuesday.

If not issued by then, it is expected to be released the following day.

Earlier on Tuesday, Home Affairs Advisor to the interim government Brigadier General (retd) M Sakhawat Hossain said: "We will discuss the August 15 holiday this afternoon, and a decision will be made accordingly."

He further said: "A significant number of police will be deployed on August 15 to maintain order. We will ensure that no one causes any disruption. Security measures will be comprehensive, with the police, BGB, RAB, and possibly the army, all present."