The government of Bangladesh has decided to switch off exterior lighting at shopping malls and retail establishments as part of intensi?ed energy-saving measures amid rising global fuel prices and supply uncertainties linked to the Middle East con?ict.
the decision was taken during a meeting held recently by the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources with business leaders, according to an of?cial statement.
the meeting, chaired by State Minister for Power and Energy Anindya Islam Amit, focused on strategies to reduce electricity and fuel consumption.
under the new directives, all shopping malls and business establishments across the country must keep their exterior decorative lighting switched off.
in addition, the temperature of airconditioning systems in these facilities cannot be set below 25 degrees Celsius.