Dhaka, June 1 -- Government offices, banks and courts across Bangladesh reopened on Monday after the end of a seven-day Eid-ul-Azha holiday.

Besides, many private-sector offices also resumed operations, prompting thousands of people to return to their workplaces in Dhaka and other cities after spending the holiday with their families.

Government, semi-government, autonomous, semi-autonomous and private offices remained closed from May 25 to May 31.

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Many employees extended their vacations by taking additional leave beyond the official holiday period. As a result, a festive holiday atmosphere is likely to persist in many workplaces for the next couple of days.

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