Bangladesh Trims Working Hours to Curb Energy Consumption

Bangladesh has cut office hours and shortened market times to manage energy shortages caused by Middle East conflict. Officials seek $2.5 billion to fund fuel.

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Bangladesh has introduced a series of emergency measures designed to curtail energy consumption and stabilize its power supply. This decision comes as escalating conflict in the Middle East, involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, continues to disrupt global fuel markets and place significant strain on the South Asian nation's energy infrastructure.

Motorcyclists wait in line at a Dhaka refueling station on March 15, 2026, amid growing anxiety over fuel availability during the regional conflict. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain/File Photo
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