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Holiday
<p>Holiday</p>General holiday extended to 11 April
The government on Wednesday issued a notification extending the ongoing general holiday to 9 April to prevent spread of novel coronavirus in Bangladesh.
General holiday may be extended
A ten-day holiday till 4 April, for government and private organisations, had been declared due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Janmashtami being celebrated today
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TIB castigates airfare hike during Eid rush
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Ensure a festive Eid for all
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No Eid vacation for DNCC, DSCC officials
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BRTA opens control room for Eid goers
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