“Dhaka ordered all government, private offices and banks to shut an hour earlier each day from Friday (April 3, 2026) until further notice.”

“The fuel supply line is unsecured... both government and private offices will run from 9 AM to 4 PM, while banks will remain open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.," top government secretary Nasimul Gani told reporters at a news briefing late Thursday (April 2).”

“Shopping centres, which normally stay open late, will now shut by 6 p.m., although stores selling food supplies are expected to keep their usual hours.”

“Decorative lighting, which was initially banned at malls, has now been extended to include weddings.”

“The government has also asked departments to refrain from purchasing vehicles and computers and to limit money being spent on hospitality costs for work events.”

“Foreign training missions for government officials have also been suspended, while domestic training will be cut by half.”

“The measures will reduce at least 30% of total fuel consumption, officials estimated.”