Extra allowance for workers during weekly holidays ahead of Eid

UNB, Dhaka
Workers have to be paid extra allowances and compensatory leave for doing their duties during weekly holidays ahead of Eid.

This government circular will be effective for three weeks in the run- up to Eid-ul-Fitr.

"The effect of sections 4(1), 5(1), and 5(3) of the Shops and Institutions Act 1965 has been suspended for three weeks before the Eid," an official announcement said yesterday.