Govt issues gazette cancelling 8 national days

The interim government has issued a gazette cancelling eight national days.

The cabinet division issued the notification on Wednesday (October 16).

The days are - Historical March 7 Day, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s birthday and National Children’s Day on March 17, Birth anniversary of Sheikh Hasina’s brother Shaheed Captain Sheikh Kamal on August 5, Sheikh Hasina’s mother Bangamata Begum Fazilatunnessa Mujib’s birth anniversary on August 8, Sheikh Mujib’s death anniversary and national mourning day on August 15, Sheikh Hasina’s younger brother Sheikh Russell Day on October 18, National Constitution Day on November 4 and Smart Bangladesh Day on December 12.

Out of the eight cancelled days, five are related to the birth and death of Sheikh Hasina’s family members.