The government has issued a gazette notification declaring 7 November a general holiday every year to observe National Revolution and Solidarity Day.
The Ministry of Public Administration issued the notification on 7 October, signed by Deputy Secretary Waliul Daman of its Rules-6 Branch. The notification came to public attention on Wednesday.
According to the notification, the government declared 7 November an annual general holiday in accordance with a Cabinet decision.
Earlier, at a meeting on 5 October, the Cabinet decided to include 7 November as a Category A observance in the Cabinet Division’s circular on national and international days.
The day will be observed annually as National Revolution and Solidarity Day.
Meanwhile, government employees are enjoying five consecutive days of holiday for Durga Puja, beginning on Tuesday, 20 October.
The holiday period will continue until Saturday, 24 October, including the regular weekly holidays on Friday and Saturday.
Government offices will resume normal operations on Sunday, 25 October.
