fuel crisis

fuel crisis

BKMEA President Mohammad Hatem speaks at a press conference at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka on 25 April 2026. Photo: Courtesy

BKMEA voices concern over load shedding, rising energy costs

BKMEA President Mohammad Hatem also pointed out that production costs in the garment sector have increased by at least 20%.

Textile and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir speaks to reporters in Narayanganj on 25 April 2026. Photo: TBS

Global trends, not just energy shortage, behind export slump: Textiles minister

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How the fuel crisis is disrupting production and squeezing businesses

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Fuel crisis turns goods delivery into a nightmare for businesses

Mirza Fakhrul speaks at a function organised by Thakurgoan district administration today (24 April). Photo: UNB

Mirza Fakhrul denies fuel crisis, says 'situation created artificially'

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir. Photo: UNB

Fuel price hike will not significantly impact inflation: Minister

Bangladesh’s rapid growth fuels surge in energy demand, fossil dependence: ADB

Bangladesh’s rapid growth fuels surge in energy demand, fossil dependence: ADB

Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury. Photo: Collected

No fuel shortage, supply to normalise within 2-3 days: Expat minister

Ride-sharing drivers queue for hours at Dhaka fuel pumps, limited to Tk500-600 worth of fuel per vehicle. Long waits reduce trips, cut daily earnings, and force higher fares, highlighting the growing struggle drivers face amid the nationwide fuel shortage. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

Fuel chaos drags on: Plans like odd-even rationing yet to be considered

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Fuel crisis: Govt to buy 2 lakh more tonnes of diesel

Although demand decreased slightly due to fuel price hike, supply shortage causes long queues at Trust Filling Station on Tuesday, 21 April. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Fuel queues ease in Dhaka, Ctg as supply improves after price hike

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Fuel crisis squeezing household budgets as food prices rise

Vehicles queue for fuel under the scorching sun at a petrol pump in Paribagh, where lines have shortened following the recent price hike. Photo: Mehedi Hasan/TBS

Fuel supply ramped up, long queues at filling stations begin to thin