The move comes after a series of discussions with various political parties, excluding the Awami League. While some parties advocated for retaining the holiday, others opposed it.

The cancellation of the holiday has sparked controversy, particularly following the recent incident where an angry mob set fire to a museum dedicated to Bangabandhu.

This museum, formerly Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s private residence, was where he was killed along with his family members in a military coup on August 15, 1975.

Sheikh Hasina, her children, and her sister were abroad at the time of the tragedy.

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The decision to cancel the holiday has been met with mixed reactions, with some viewing it as a step towards national unity while others see it as a disregard for the historical significance of the event.