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 in compliance with the government’s directive.