March 09, New Delhi — Bangladesh has ordered all public and private universities to close starting Monday, bringing forward the Eid al-Fitr holidays as part of emergency measures to conserve electricity and fuel amid a worsening energy crisis.
Officials said the closure is intended to reduce electricity consumption on campuses and ease traffic congestion, helping lower fuel use. The move comes as Bangladesh faces growing uncertainty over fuel and gas supplies following disruptions to global energy markets caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Authorities have also imposed daily limits on fuel sales and ordered foreign-curriculum schools and private coaching centers to temporarily suspend operations in order to further reduce electricity consumption.