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The cabinet has rejected a recommendation placed by the cabinet committee on law and order to extend the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays by one day.
The committee had recommended a holiday on April 9 before Eid to ensure a hassle-free journey for holidaymakers.
However, the proposal was rejected during the cabinet meeting held at the Prime Minister's Office on Monday morning, according to local news portals.
As per the decision, there will be no holiday on April 9.
According to bdnews24.com, Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Huq informed the media of the decision following the Cabinet meeting on Monday.
“Today, the Cabinet did not approve the recommendation made by our committee,” he said. “The Cabinet believes there is already an extended break this time and it will only be longer if a holiday is declared on Apr 9. This could lead to stagnation at work.”
“In light of that, the Cabinet has not approved the recommended holiday on Apr 9.”
The minister said, “Those who are travelling home or a significant distance can take leave if they want it. They have the opportunity.”
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina chaired the cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office at 10am.