Dhaka, July 3 -- The government has officially designated 5 August as a public holiday each year to commemorate 'July Mass Uprising Day', marking the fall of the Awami League government following last year's student-led movement.
The Cabinet Division issued two gazette notifications on Tuesday (2 July), confirming that 5 August will now be included under the 'A' category of national and international observances. The decision aligns with a directive first issued on 21 October 2024.
All ministries, divisions, and government agencies have been instructed to observe the day with due solemnity and appropriate programmes.
In a separate announcement, the government also declared 16 July as 'July Martyrs' Day', categorised under the 'B' list of...