Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed today said that economic activities will remain in operation during holidays for the holy Eid-ul-Azha.

"There's no scope for stagnation. Businesses will operate in their own ways. Bangladesh Bank has already stated which days and in which areas banks will remain open, even how things will function at the sacrificial cattle markets," he said.

The adviser said this in response to a question from journalists following a meeting of the Advisory Committees on government purchases and economic affairs at the Secretariat in the city.

Referring to the long break, Salehuddin said other nations have even longer holidays.

"For example, the Christmas holidays span 20 to 25 days. In Nepal, there's a 30-day holiday for Durga Puja. So, the country will function," he mentioned.