The government has decided to cancel Eid-ul-Fitr and Independence Day illuminations in Bangladesh this year as part of efforts to conserve fuel amid global energy uncertainties, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said.
Speaking to journalists at the Home Ministry in Dhaka on Sunday, Salahuddin Ahmed said the decision was taken in response to the current global situation affecting fuel supply and energy markets.
“We have taken a very important decision to stop lighting across the country to save fuel in the current global context,” he said.
The announcement followed two separate meetings held at the ministry to review preparations for Eid-ul-Fitr travel arrangements and to ensure security during Independence and National Day celebrations.
Officials said suspending decorative lighting and public illuminations is part of a broader government strategy to reduce energy consumption and manage fuel resources during a period of global energy market volatility.
Authorities are also working to ensure safe travel for millions of people expected to return to their hometowns during the Eid holiday period.
During the meetings, the home minister discussed coordination with law enforcement agencies to maintain law and order, transport safety and public security during both Eid celebrations and Independence Day observances.
Security measures will be strengthened across highways, bus terminals, railway stations and other major transport hubs to manage the surge in holiday travel.
Law enforcement agencies have been instructed to remain on high alert, while Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been directed to intensify monitoring along border areas to prevent fuel smuggling.
Officials said the combined measures aim to ensure a safe and orderly holiday period while also supporting national efforts to conserve fuel and stabilise energy supply.
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