Staff Reporter :
A cabinet committee on Sunday recommended extending the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday by one day to allow people to travel home without any hassle.
Minister of Liberation War Affairs AKM Mozammel Haque, chairman of the Cabinet Committee on Law and Order, provided the information to reporters at the Secretariat on Sunday.
The Cabinet Committee on Law and Order has recommended a holiday on April 9.
He said the committee’s recommendations will be presented in Monday’s cabinet meeting. If Ramadan lasts for 29 days, the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday will begin on April 9. However, if someone takes two extra days off, their Eid leave will commence on April 5.
According to the official calendar, April 5 and 6 are Friday and Saturday, respectively. April 7 is the official holiday of Shab-e-Qadr. Government offices, courts, banks, and insurance companies will be open on April 8 and 9.
Until the official Eid-ul-Fitr holiday on April 10, 11, and 12 are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, respectively. April 13 is a Saturday weekend, and April 14 is Pahela Boishakh holiday. Therefore, employees can take a 10-day leave if they utilize two days of leave in between.
Various ministries and departments, including the Ministry of Public Administration, are preparing to apply for a two-day leave to take advantage of this opportunity, according to discussions with Secretariat employees.
AKM Mozammel further added, “To ensure timely payment of workers’ salaries, banks can remain open for extended hours, including on closing days, to prevent any dissatisfaction among the workers.”
The home minister will meet with the owners on Monday to address this matter and take necessary action to ensure that workers’ dues are paid promptly, he added.
