12 lakh more people will remain below the poverty line in Bangladesh: World Bank
The World Bank has stated that due to the impact of the Iran and US-Israel conflict, 1.2 million people in Bangladesh will remain below the poverty line.
Former Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury Arrested in Lalbagh Attempted Murder and Vandalism Case
Former Speaker of the National Parliament, Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, has been shown arrested in a case filed over attempted murder and vandalism during the anti-discrimination movement in Lalbagh, the capital. She was detained at around 4:30 AM on Tuesday from a residence on Road 8/A in Dhanmondi.
Due to the gas crisis, two fertilizer factories have shut down, and another is on the verge of closure
Due to the gas crisis, two of the country’s largest fertilizer factories located in Anwara, Chattogram Chittagong Urea Fertilizer Limited (CUFL) and Karnaphuli Fertilizer Company Limited (KAFCO) have already been shut down. Now, the DAP Fertilizer Company Limited (DAPFCL) is on the verge of closure due to an ammonia shortage. Managing Director Mohammad Moinul Haque stated that if CUFL and KAFCO cannot resume operations and supply ammonia by next week, DAPFCL will also be forced to shut down.
Load Shedding Increasing in Rural Areas Despite Stable Supply in Cities
Due to strain in fuel supply, while electricity supply in cities remains normal, load shedding is being increased in rural areas. On one hand, the summer heatwave is intensifying, and on the other, complaints are rising about increased load shedding. In some areas, electricity is unavailable for four to five hours a day. Although load shedding had decreased over the past few years, it is expected to increase this time, and people will have to adapt to the situation, according to those concerned.
The Government Continues to Increase Its Debt Burden
The government had planned to borrow a certain amount from the banking system in the current fiscal year, but within nine months it has already borrowed more than that.
This way savings won’t be effective; suggestion to increase weekly holidays
Questions have begun to arise about how effective the government’s decision to close offices and shops is in addressing the energy crisis. Several South Asian countries have increased full-day holidays to cope with the energy crisis. In contrast, Bangladesh has reduced working hours.
Commodity prices will rise, there is no doubt: Finance Minister
The global energy crisis has created a situation like “a blow on top of a dying person,” commented Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury. He said that it is not only energy; its impact is being felt on all kinds of goods, food items, and the entire supply chain. As a result, there is no doubt that commodity prices will increase in the coming days.
Admissions of measles patients halted at Shishu Hospital and Azimpur Maternity due to space shortage
Due to the increasing number of measles patients, two hospitals in the capital are unable to admit children arriving with such symptoms because of a shortage of space.
People’s daily living expenses have started to increase
Daily living costs in the country have started to rise again. From edible oil, vegetables, and cooking gas to transportation expenses are increasing in almost every sector, creating new pressure. Due to global instability, uncertainty in fuel supply, and rising transportation costs, price pressure on essential commodities is gradually increasing. As a result, even though incomes remain unchanged, rising expenses are making life more difficult for ordinary people.
Three more children die with measles symptoms at RAMEC Hospital
Rajshahi Medical College (RAMEC) Hospital has reported the deaths of three more children with symptoms of measles. Currently, a total of 149 children with measles symptoms are undergoing treatment at the hospital.