That's quite amusing enough, but the author of the article (I'm guessing he is doing so with his tongue about three miles into his cheek) lauds as a practical rebellion what is really an attempt at reducing the Bangladeshi government's entanglement with its corrupt energy sector. The money quote:
In addition to eliminating pointless and uncomfortable decorative elements from men’s clothing, the move will help minimize the need for air conditioning. Accompanying the government’s laudable decision was an order not to turn air conditioners in government buildings below 75 degrees F.I deny that I am the type of "inveterate masochist" that the author holds out as the sole supporter of neckties, but I still think they (and what society now considers to be "professional" dress, including a tie and a suit) have significant value, especially to lawyers. Dress has a psychological effect on both you and the people with whom you interact, and if you project a professional image, (and that's what you're looking to get from people), you're bound to have a positive outcome.
In other news, I could be dressed in sweats and a T-shirt, and I would welcome an air-conditioned 70 or 72 rather than the 75 mentioned in the article. Remind me not to move to Bangladesh.
