The Bangladesh Shop Owners Association has announced that all shops, commercial establishments, and shopping malls across the country, including the capital Dhaka, will close by 8 PM each night. The decision, disclosed in a statement on April 2, 2026, aims to support government efforts to conserve electricity and fuel amid the ongoing international energy crisis. Hotels, pharmacies, essential service stores, and fresh markets are exempt from the directive.
The association said the decision followed a joint meeting of the Bangladesh Shop Owners Association and the Dhaka Metropolitan Shop Owners Association’s standing committee. Earlier, on March 15, a meeting chaired by the State Minister for Power was held with shop owners and market representatives, where traders pledged to reduce decorative lighting by 40 percent in exchange for uninterrupted power supply.
The government is also considering additional measures such as extending weekly holidays, promoting remote work, and adjusting school schedules to manage energy demand more effectively.
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