Dhaka, April 5 -- The government has declared a general holiday in the three hill districts-Rangamati, Khagrachhari and Bandarban-on April 13 on the occasion of Chaitra Sankranti.

The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification in this regard on Sunday.

The holiday will be optional in other districts for those observing Chaitra Sankranti.

Besides, April 14 is a public holiday on the occasion of Pohela Baishakh. As a result, people in the three hill districts will enjoy a two-day holiday.

The Ministry of Public Administration had earlier issued a notification on November 9, 2025, specifying public holidays for government, semi-government, statutory, autonomous and semi-autonomous organisations.

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