August 14, 2024 2:27 PM

Bangladesh’s interim government cancels Holiday on death anniversary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

In Bangladesh, Prof. Mahmud Yunus led interim government has officially canceled the public holiday on August 15, which was observed as National Mourning Day. The announcement was made through a notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration on Tuesday night. August 15 had been observed as National Mourning Day of Bangladesh for last 15 years during previous Awami League (AL)-led government. However, following AL government fall on August 5, there had been increasing demands from ...