PoliticsBangladesh Extends Durga Puja Holiday to Five Days, Raises Festival Grants
Bangladesh has extended the Durga Puja holiday for government employees to five days, from October 20 to 24. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman increased government grants for Durga Puja and the Buddhist Kathin Chibar Dan ceremony. The government allocated Tk 50 million for Durga Puja and Tk 30 million for Kathin Chibar Dan, exceeding the requested amounts. Government offices and courts will remain closed on October 22 as well.
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