Authorities in Bangladesh have ordered all universities to close early as part of emergency measures aimed at saving electricity and fuel during a worsening energy crisis.
The government said both public and private universities across the country will begin their Eid al-Fitr holidays earlier than planned, allowing campuses to shut down temporarily to reduce power consumption.
Officials explained that university campuses consume large amounts of electricity for classrooms, laboratories, dormitories and air-conditioning, and closing them early will help reduce pressure on the national power grid.
Schools in Bangladesh were already closed for the Ramadan period, meaning most educational institutions in the country will now remain shut during this time.
The decision comes as Bangladesh faces uncertainty over fuel and gas supplies, largely due to disruptions in global energy markets linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The country imports about 95% of its energy needs, making it highly vulnerable to supply shocks.