Dhaka, June 1 -- The government has ordered that all shopping malls, markets and shops across the country must once again close by 7pm, ending the temporary extension granted during the Eid-ul-Azha period.

Alongside the closure directive, all illuminated billboards must also be switched off by 7pm, while ongoing and forthcoming fairs, and cultural events nationwide have been instructed to conclude within the same timeframe.

The Power Division issued the instruction on Monday.

It was sent to mayors and administrators of all city corporations, divisional commissioners and deputy commissioners.

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