Food Aid Cuts Deepen Crisis for Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh
Food assistance for hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees living in camps in Bangladesh has been significantly reduced, raising serious concerns about worsening humanitarian conditions. The cuts affect a population of around 1.2 million refugees who are heavily dependent on aid for survival, as they are not allowed to work and have limited access to other sources of income.
Bangladesh Christians Demand Public Holiday for Easter with Human Chain
Christians in Bangladesh formed a human chain in the capital, Dhaka, demanding that Easter Sunday be declared a public holiday. The demonstration, organized by the Bangladesh Christian Association, took place in front of the National Press Club, with participation from community members, clergy, and leaders.
Eastern Refinery Faces Shutdown Threat as Crude Stock Falls to 5 Days
The country’s only state-owned fuel oil refinery, Eastern Refinery Limited (ERL), has fallen into a crisis due to a shortage of crude oil. After attacks by the United States and Israel against Iran, a situation of disruption has prevailed in the Strait of Hormuz, preventing crude oil shipments from reaching the country.
Low and Middle-Income Families Struggle Amid LPG Price Surge
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has announced a significant price increase in the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market in the country. For the month of April, the price of a 12 kg cylinder has been increased by 387 taka to 1,728 taka, which was 1,341 taka in the previous month. This new price has been effective since Thursday evening.
Energy Crunch Forces Bangladesh to Shorten Office Hours, Limit Shop Hours
To conserve electricity and fuel, the government has decided to keep government offices open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM starting Sunday. banking transactions will be conducted from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Shops, markets, and business establishments will be allowed to remain open until 6:00 PM.
Severe Fuel Crisis Halts Fishing and Tourism, Leaves Thousands of Families in Uncertainty
A severe fuel crisis has created a major standstill in the fisheries and tourism sectors. In coastal regions including Cox’s Bazar and Patuakhali, hundreds of trawlers are unable to go to sea due to a shortage of diesel. As a result, the income of lakhs of fishermen has come to a halt. In addition, tourism stakeholders said that the tourism sector has also suffered a major downturn as the movement of tourist vehicles has decreased due to the lack of diesel.
Only 15 Days of Fuel Left in Bangladesh Amid Global Crisis
Due to the war situation in the Middle East, a global fuel crisis has emerged. Its impact is also being felt in Bangladesh. After analyzing the current situation, the government has announced that new fuel prices will be set on Tuesday (March 31) to maintain stability in fuel management.
Fuel Crisis Looms as Sylhet Pumps Go on Indefinite Strike
All types of petrol pumps in the Sylhet division have been declared closed for an indefinite period over allegations of “unreasonable” fines and various forms of harassment. The decision was confirmed by concerned business leaders at around 11:30 pm on Wednesday (April 1).
Iran Slams Bangladesh Statements on US-Israel Attacks as “Unclear”
Iran’s Ambassador to Dhaka, Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi, has said that Tehran felt hurt by the two statements issued by Bangladesh following the attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran.
March Sees Sharp Rise in Road Crashes, Mob Violence, and Crime
March saw a significant rise in road accidents, mob violence, and overall law and order concerns across Bangladesh, highlighting a growing public safety crisis.