2026-03-11

BRPD-1 Circular Letter No. 10: Precautionary Steps for Gas and Energy Saving Amidst Current Geopolitical Situations

Bangladesh Bank issued Circular Letter No. 10 to mandate all scheduled banks to implement immediate precautionary measures for reducing gas and electricity consumption across their offices, branches, and canteens. The directive requires minimizing electrical appliance usage, setting air conditioning temperatures no lower than 25°C, and substituting gas with alternative energy sources during peak hours. This circular fully updates and supersedes the previous guidance issued under Circular Letter No. 37 dated 07 May 2022.

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