The government has taken a series of austerity and energy-saving measures, including revising office hours and enforcing early market closures, to address the ongoing energy crisis triggered by the Middle East conflict.
Under the new decision, all government and private offices will operate from 9am to 4pm, while markets, shops, and shopping malls must close by 6pm.
The measures were announced by Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Ghani at a press briefing following a cabinet meeting held at parliament on Thursday (2 April), chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
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