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RMG workers at a factory. File Photo: TBS

More than 20% of garment factories declare three-day break, sparking workers’ rush home

Gas shortages and low workloads, combined with ‘bridge holidays’, prompted extended factory closures.

Photo: Collected

School holidays cut significantly, but Bangladesh still struggles to make class days count

Traders tend to cattle ahead of Eid-ul-Adha at the Gabtoli cattle market, the capital’s largest hub for sacrificial animals, where preparations are gathering pace for the festive rush. The photo was taken on 20 May 2026. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

Ctg cattle market sees moderate footfall, traders expect sales to pick up as holiday begins

Banks to remain closed for 7 days during Eid; only some branches to stay open on 25, 26 May

Banks to remain closed for 7 days during Eid; only some branches to stay open on 25, 26 May

Photo: Salahuddin Ahmed/TBS

Historic May Day today

Experts at a roundtable titled “Advancing Energy Sovereignty for Bangladesh Securing a Resilient and Sustainable Future” jointly organised The Business Standard & Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) at TBS conference room in Dhaka. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Experts call for two-year tax holiday, policy overhaul to boost renewable energy

Illustration:TBS

Behind the scenes of Eid: Those who work while others celebrate

People are going home as the 4-day holiday begins. Photo: UNB

4-day holiday begins as Bangladesh gears up for election

Govt declares 11, 12 Feb public holidays, industrial workers to get holiday on 10 Feb as well

The Council of Advisers gave the approval at its weekly meeting at the Chief Adviser's Office here, with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus in the chair. Photo: BSS

Govt approves holiday on 11 Feb along with election day to facilitate voting

Representational Image. Photo: Collected

RO, ARO offices to remain open on weekly, public holidays

Photo: Google Maps

6 RMG factories in Ashulia declare holiday amid workers unrest

Photo: Collected

Lalon Utshab to be celebrated nationally first time from tomorrow