Govt fixes Ramadan office timing

All offices of the government, semi-government, autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies will function from 9:00am to 3:30pm during the upcoming month of holy Ramadan.

The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting today 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 1:15pm to 1:30pm 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. (BSS)