Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- The Council of Advisers on Thursday approved a proposal to declare February 11 a public holiday, in addition to the public holiday on the voting day on February 12, to help voters participate and ensure law and order management in an effective manner.

The approval was given at the Council's weekly meeting held at the Chief Adviser's Office, with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus in the chair.

Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam briefed reporters at the Foreign Service Academy on the outcomes of the meeting.

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Chief Adviser's Senior Assistant Press Secretary Foyez Ahammad was also present at the briefing.

The Council approved the proposa...