The Bangladesh government has announced a continuous seven-day public holiday for the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha. The decision was made during a cabinet meeting held on Thursday at the Secretariat, chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. According to a Cabinet Division press release, the holiday will run from May 25 to May 31, 2026. To accommodate the extended break, government offices will remain open on May 23 and 24, including Saturday, which is normally a weekly holiday.

In the same meeting, the cabinet approved the draft of the National Public Toilet Policy 2026, initiated by the Local Government Division. The policy aims to raise public awareness about the use, maintenance, and cleanliness of public toilets, ensuring hygienic and accessible facilities across the country. It emphasizes user-friendly toilets for women, children, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and marginalized groups.

The policy also includes measures for effective management, financing, and long-term sustainability of public toilet systems, along with monitoring, evaluation, and timely reform. It mandates separate toilets for women in infrastructure projects and requires safety tanks to prevent waste from polluting water bodies.