The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has announced a reduction in its daily trading hours by 30 minutes as part of efforts to manage energy consumption during the ongoing fuel crisis. The adjustment comes in line with a government directive aimed at conserving electricity and fuel across public and private sectors.
In a notice issued on Saturday, the DSE stated that the revised office and trading schedule will take effect from Sunday, and will remain in place until further notice.
The decision reflects broader national measures to address fuel supply challenges amid rising global energy prices and domestic energy demand pressures.
Under the new schedule, DSE offices will now operate from 9am to 4pm. The trading session will start an hour later than usual at 10am and conclude at 2pm, instead of the previous closing time of 2:30pm. Within this period, continuous trading will occur from 10am to 1:55pm, followed by a five-minute post-closing session from 1:55pm to 2pm.
The DSE emphasised that these changes are temporary and aimed at aligning the bourse’s operations with national energy-saving initiatives. Market participants, including brokers and investors, have been advised to adjust their trading plans accordingly to accommodate the shorter trading day.
Officials noted that similar adjustments may be implemented across other financial institutions if fuel supply constraints persist, underscoring the impact of the current energy situation on the country’s economic and financial activities.
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