All offices of the government, semi-government, autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies will function from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm during the upcoming month of holy Ramadan.
The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair, said Cabinet Secretary Md Mahbub Hossain after the meeting.
During office hours, there will be a 15-minute break from 1:15 pm to 1:30 pm for Zohr prayers.
The holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin on March 12 or 13 subject to sighting of the moon, according to the Islamic Foundation.
Source: BSS