Dhaka, May 7 -- Shops and shopping malls across the country will be allowed to remain open until 10 pm from Tuesday (May 12) to facilitate Eid-ul-Azha shopping amid the ongoing energy crisis.

The decision was announced by the Bangladesh Shop Owners Association in a press release issued on Thursday evening following discussions with the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources.

Under existing government austerity measures, shops are required to close by 7pm.

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On May 4, the association formally requested the ministry to extend business hours until 11pm to accommodate the increased shopping rush ahead of Eid.

Confirming the development, Bangladesh...