Bangladesh has declared Wednesday, August 5th, a public holiday nationwide to commemorate “July Uprising Day,” a recently added observance to the official calendar. The holiday will be observed in government, semi-government, and autonomous institutions. However, not all citizens will receive the day off. Employees in essential and public service sectors, such as emergency services, are required to adhere to their pre-scheduled duty rosters. This means that critical services will continue uninterrupted despite the nationwide holiday. The holiday marks a significant historical event, now formally recognized through a government directive. Details regarding specific service provisions during the holiday period will be released separately.