Dhaka, June 4 -- The government has order that all CNG filling stations and petrol pumps remain open 24 hours a day on Eid day and for five days thereafter to facilitate smooth and uninterrupted holiday travel.

Fuel stations had previously been directed to stay open round the clock during the seven days leading up to Eid-ul-Azha.

The decision was made at a meeting held at the energy ministry on May 27.

However, the media was informed about the issue on Wednesday, the day before the start of the 10-day Eid holiday.

A statement the ministry said that CNG filling stations will remain open 24 hours a day for seven days before Eid, on Eid day, and for five days after the festival.

Accordingly, the Department of Energy and Mineral Resource...