The order was issued on the prime minister's instructions and came into effect on Jun 22. The decision was accepted by business leaders, including the Association of Shop Owners and the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry, she said on Jun 19. The law also empowers the government to alter the closing hours of shops in special circumstances. And in response to traders' calls to extend business hours to 10 pm during the busy Eid period, the government has decided to make an exception. However, the 8 pm closing time will be back in effect after Jul 10, according to the notice.

Source: bd News24 June 22, 2022 17:20 UTC