, April 4 -- The Dhaka Stock Exchange PLC has set new office hours and a revised trading schedule in line with the government's energy-saving measures.

The new timings will come into effect from Sunday and remain in force until further notice, according to a press release issued on Saturday.

As per the revised schedule, office hours will run from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Trading on the bourse will begin at 10:00am, with the continuous trading session continuing until 1:55pm.

The post-closing session will take place from 1:55pm to 2:00pm, while the market will officially close at 4:00pm.

The move comes as part of broader efforts to tackle the ongoing energy crisis, with banks and other financial institutions also adjusting their office hours...