The new work hours for government, semi-government, autonomous and private banks, financial corporations or institutions to control chaos on the streets of the capital will be enforced from Sunday (Oct 18). Secondary, higher secondary and English medium schools will follow the new schedule from Nov 1.

The establishment ministry issued the order in a circular on Thursday. The new schedule was set on Oct 12. School and businesses were asked to follow new work hours in a latest government move. The government offices will however continue with their current 9am-5pm schedule.

Banks, insurance companies, other financial institutions and all private companies will work from 10am to 6pm, while primary and kindergarten schools will have to finish business between 9:30am and 4:15pm. Secondary, higher secondary and English medium schools will start between 7am and 8:30am and end between 1pm and 2:30pm. Government, semi-government and autonomous corporations or institutions will follow the old 9am-5pm.

-bdnews