Dhaka, April 26 -- day break during Eid, government officials and employees in Bangladesh are set to enjoy yet another round of consecutive holidays in May, thanks to a combination of public, executive and weekly holidays.

According to the gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration, the first set of upcoming holidays begins on May 1 (Thursday), marking International Workers' Day.

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This will be followed by the regular weekend on Friday and Saturday, granting government staff a three-day break.

Later in the same month, another three-day holiday period awaits them. On May 11 (Sunday), the country will observe Buddha Purnima, a public holiday. As ...