TDS Desk

The interim government has announced the cancellation of eight national days, including 15 August, which marks the death anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Mourning Day.

The decision was shared on the verified Facebook page of the Chief Adviser on Wednesday, stating that the Advisory Council recently decided to abolish these days during a meeting.

The Cabinet Division will soon issue a circular formalising the cancellations.

According to the post, the days to be cancelled include 7 March, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s historic speech; 17 March, which is both  Sheikh Mujibur’s birth anniversary and National Children’s Day; 5 August the birth anniversary of Captain Sheikh Kamal; 8 August, birth anniversary of Begum Fazilatunnesa Mujib; 15 August; 18 October, Sheikh Russell Day; 4 November National Constitution Day; and 12 December, Smart Bangladesh Day.

The removal of these observances signals a shift in how the interim administration aims to approach national holidays.