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Bangladesh has decided to cut back working hours at government offices, autonomous institutions and banks from Wednesday amid an energy crisis.
Government offices and autonomous institutions will be open from 8 am to 3 pm, while banks will be open from 9 am to 4 pm.
Schools and other educational institutions will also have a two-day break to conserve energy, Cabinet Secretary Khandker Anwarul Islam said on Monday, reports bdnews24.com.
The education minister will confirm which days the breaks will be on at a later time, he added.
Bangladesh has decided to cut back working hours at government offices, autonomous institutions and banks, starting Wednesday, amid a lingering energy crisis.
Government offices and autonomous institutions will remain open from 8 am to 3 pm instead of the usual 9 am to 5 pm, according to Cabinet Secretary Khandker Anwarul Islam.
Meanwhile, banks will stay open from 9 am to 4 pm, instead of the regular 10 am to 6 pm working hours.
The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday. After the meeting, Islam shared the details of the decision with the media. These restrictions will continue indefinitely.
Schools and other educational institutions will also have a two-day break to conserve energy.
Education Minister Dipu Moni will specify which days the breaks will be on at a later time, according to Islam.
