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Office hours from 9AM-4PM, markets to shut by 6PM
Published : Sunday, 5 April, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Observer Online Report
Government-imposed austerity measures - featuring revised office hours and shorter business operations - came into effect on Sunday (April 5).
Under the new schedule, all government and private offices began its activities at 9AM and will continue till 4PM, while markets, retail outlets and shopping malls must close by 6PM.
In line with the government's directive, Bangladesh Bank has adjusted the office and transaction hours for all scheduled banks and non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs). These institutions will remain open from 10AM to 5PM, with customer transactions allowed between 10AM and 3PM.
Trading on the capital market will now end at 2:00pm, half an hour earlier than usual, after opening at 10AM.
A decision on implementing an energy-saving plan in educational institutions is still pending. Officials said the matter will be finalised following consultations with relevant stakeholders.
Meanwhile, emergency services have been kept outside the purview of the new office schedule.
A decision on implementing an energy-saving plan in educational institutions is still pending. Officials said the matter will be finalised following consultations with relevant stakeholders.
Meanwhile, emergency services have been kept outside the purview of the new office schedule.
The government has announced the revised working hours in response to the global energy crisis.
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