The nation is observing mourning day on Tuesday, paying homage to the people killed in garment factory fire in Ashulia and flyover collapse in Chittagong.

National flags have been hoisted half-mast at all the government and non-government offices to mark the day.

The government on Monday made the announcement to observe the day at a weekly cabinet meeting with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair.

It also announced a day off for all ready-made garment factories across the country for Tuesday.