Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- Shopping malls, markets and shops will be allowed to remain open from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. All illuminated billboards must be switched off by 7:00 PM. Decorative lighting will remain prohibited. Fairs, trade fairs and cultural events must also conclude by 8:00 PM.

The Power Division has taken these decisions as part of measures to address the ongoing energy crisis.

The directives were issued in a memorandum from the Coordination-2 Branch of the Power Division on Wednesday. The memorandum, signed by Deputy Secretary of the Power Division Md. Mamun Bhuiyan, instructed the concerned authorities to take the necessary measures.

According to the directive, effective from August 12, shopping malls, markets and shops across t...