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Garment workers in Bangladesh are set to enjoy a four-day holiday during the upcoming Durga Puja festival, including the weekly Friday holiday.
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has announced a three-day closure of its Dhaka and Chattogram offices from October 20 to 22.
According to a BGMEA press release issued on October 13, office activities will resume as usual on Saturday, October 24, following the three-day holiday and the weekly Friday break.
During the closure, the association’s customs, CMC, labour, and fire and safety departments will continue providing online services with the necessary staff to ensure essential operations remain uninterrupted.
The notice was signed by BGMEA Secretary General Major General Dr Md Sahedul Islam (Retd) and circulated among officials, employees and member organisations in the Dhaka and Chattogram regions.