Bangladesh suit ban to save power

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The prime minister of Bangladesh has ordered male government employees to stop wearing suits, jackets and ties to save electricity.

Sheikh Hasina told officials that doing so would minimise their use of air-conditioners.

Bangladesh suffers from daily power cuts as power plants are unable to meet the country's demand.

A senior official told the BBC the government would soon encourage businesses to follow its example.

Bangladesh's official dress code has been rewritten - after Sheikh Hasina ordered government employees to do more to ease the country's energy shortage.

Even ministers now will no longer be expected to wear suits and ties.

Read more @ BBC News

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Hajjar — Sat, 5 Sep 2009 - 00:23

i guess the men are gona wear longhis? (sarongs) i can't stand those things they look so transparent and immodest but its cultural norm for bangladeshis. The indonesian mens sarongs look more modest and they're pretty trendy worn with a kameez.