C T Online Desk: The interim government has canceled the public holiday for National Mourning Day on August 15.
The decision was taken on Tuesday during a meeting of the Council of Advisers, presided over by Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus.
The information was announced in a media statement from the Chief Adviser’s Office.
The statement said that the decision to cancel the public holiday on August 15, declared for National Mourning Day, was approved in Tuesay’s meeting of the Council of Advisors, based on broad consensus during discussions with political parties.
Earlier, Home Affairs Adviser Brigadier General (retd) M Sakhawat Hossain said: “We will discuss the August 15 holiday in the 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.”
