Bangladesh enters weeklong Eid break, mass exodus from Dhaka begins

Bangla Press Desk:  A seven-day holiday began on Tuesday as Bangladesh gears up to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, triggering a nationwide travel rush with millions leaving major cities including Dhaka celebrate the festival with their families in hometowns.

Government offices, courts and many private establishments will remain closed during the extended break, triggering a nationwide travel rush as people leave major cities—especially Dhaka—to celebrate the festival with family members in their hometowns.Accordingly, Monday (16 March) is the last working day before Eid.

Subject to moon sighting, Eid-ul-Fitr is expected to be celebrated in the country on 20 or 21 March.

The government has also declared 18 March a holiday to ensure that people travelling home for Eid do not face disruption, making Monday the final working day for government officials and employees before the festival.

Bangladesh is set to begin a seven-day holiday from Tuesday as millions prepare to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival for Muslims.Government offices, courts and many private establishments will remain closed during the extended break, triggering a nationwide travel rush as people leave major cities—especially Dhaka—to celebrate the festival with family members in their hometowns.

However, amid growing public demand to ensure uninterrupted leave for people travelling home for Eid, the proposal to declare 18 March a holiday was approved at a cabinet meeting.

Following the decision, the Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification on 8 March declaring the day a general holiday, ensuring a continuous seven-day Eid break from 17 March to 23 March.

Source: daily Sun

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