The interim government is canceling eight national observance days, including August 15 and March 7. The decision was reportedly taken during a meeting of the Advisory Council, considering the current context.

On October 7, a letter signed by then-Cabinet Secretary Mahbub Hossain informed relevant departments to take necessary steps to implement this decision.

Confirming the news, an official from the Cabinet Division told the media that the proposal to cancel the eight national days was approved by the Advisory Council and that an official notification will be issued soon.

According to sources from the Prime Advisor’s Office, five of the canceled days are related to the birth or death anniversaries of family members of Sheikh Hasina.