Irrigation Halted in Rangpur Due to Diesel Shortage, Boro Fields Cracking Dry
A severe fuel crisis in Rangpur has caused extreme disruption in agriculture. Irrigation pumps are on the verge of shutting down due to a shortage of diesel. Boro paddy fields are cracking dry. Farmers have become helpless.
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.
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.
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).
Fuel Crisis: Speedboat Services Suspended on Kaptai Lake
Passenger speedboat services on Kaptai Lake in Rangamati have once again been suspended due to a severe fuel shortage, causing suffering for commuters.
Truck Driver Runs Over and Kills Filling Station Manager After Being Denied Fuel
In Narail, allegations have been raised that Tanvir Filling Station manager Nahid Sardar (33) was run over and killed by a truck after he was unable to provide fuel to it. In the incident, an employee of the same filling station, Jihad Molla (27), was seriously injured. He has been sent to Dhaka Medical College Hospital. The incident took place around 2:00 am on Saturday night near the Tularampur Rail Bridge on the Narail–Jessore road in Tularampur Union of Narail Sadar Upazila.
Thousands of Fishermen Unable to Fish Amid Fuel Crisis
Due to a severe fuel shortage in Shariatpur, thousands of fishermen are unable to go fishing in the Padma River. After all filling stations in the district remained closed for two consecutive days, limited fuel sales began on Friday, but the supply shortage has not yet been resolved. As a result, the livelihoods of fishermen in the riverbank areas of Naria, Jazira, and Bhedarganj upazilas have been severely disrupted.