Dhaka, May 6 -- The Advisory Council of the interim government has approved a 10-day public holiday for Eid-ul-Azha.

The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, according to Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to the chief advisor.

After the meeting, he wrote on his verified Facebook page: "There will be 10-day Eid al Adha holidays, according to a Cabinet decision. Offices will be open on Saturdays on May 17 and May 24."

The cabinet has also approved the draft of the Cyber Protection Ordinance 2025, the press secretary said.

Bangladesh may celebrate Eid-ul-Azha on Jun 7, subject to the sighting of the moon. Jun 7 falls on Saturday and Jun 6 is a Friday, both of which fall on the weekend. If the holiday was scheduled around the ...