fuel shortage

IMF, WB assure Dhaka of funds to absorb war shocks

Officials in the 11-member delegation said Bangladesh pressed for additional funds to cover the shortfall caused by the energy crisis, beyond regular budget support
18 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Octane reserves now beyond storage capacity

Fresh 25,000‑tonne consignment pushes stock to 55,500 tonnes against 53,000‑tonne capacity
17 April 2026, 22:17 PM

Fuel prices may rise if Persian Gulf tensions persist: PM’s adviser

Prolonged war could force subsidy rethink, says Zahed Ur Rahman
15 April 2026, 14:45 PM

Fuel perk for officials’ private cars spared cuts

While the fuel allocation for all government vehicles -- including those used by the prime minister and cabinet members -- has been slashed by 30 percent amid the ongoing energy crisis, fuel for the private cars of senior officials remains exempt from these cuts.
15 April 2026, 02:52 AM

How Bangladesh can tackle the current energy crisis

What is a solution for Bangladesh’s oil crisis and Eastern Refinery facing a production crisis?
12 April 2026, 01:33 AM

Fuel crisis drives e-bike demand in Bangladesh

Industry data shows a sharp increase in monthly sales of e-bikes just as the fuel crisis started
12 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Fuel queues stretch despite improved stock

The long queues at filling stations across the country do not seem to be abating, with the lines getting longer in some places, even though the fuel stock became slightly healthier compared with last week’s.
8 April 2026, 00:30 AM

Govt may raise fuel prices next month if needed: Minister

Iqbal Hassan Mahmood says decision to depend on monthly review as Middle East tensions push global costs up
7 April 2026, 13:45 PM

Govt plans app-based fuel distribution system

Move aims to curb excess fuel collection; government reports changes in supply
7 April 2026, 13:13 PM

Austerity measures: Offices to run 9am–4pm from today

Working hours reduced by one hour; banks and courts to follow separate directives
5 April 2026, 08:00 AM

Nation braces for power cuts in hot summer

The country stands on the edge of a difficult summer as global tremors from the war on Iran ripple through its energy lifelines, stoking fears of blackouts as heat waves loom.
5 April 2026, 03:12 AM

15 hours in queue for fuel worth Tk 2,000!

Jan-E-Alam, 50, joined a long queue of vehicles around 1:30am yesterday near Mohakhali Railgate to get fuel from Trust Filling Station near Bijoy Sarani, about 2km away.
4 April 2026, 02:48 AM

Digital ‘fuel pass’ system to begin in April

The mobile app–based system will initially apply to motorcycles, allowing registered vehicles to purchase limited fuel within a set time
1 April 2026, 08:42 AM

Fuel prices hold steady for April

The government has decided to keep domestic fuel prices unchanged this month by absorbing rising import costs through heavy subsidies.
1 April 2026, 00:33 AM

How Bangladesh can manage fuel shocks for economic stability

For households, the most effective immediate measure would be to offer income protection to the most vulnerable by reallocating existing budget priorities and, where possible, partly through external aid.
31 March 2026, 08:00 AM

Govt hunting for fuel worldwide

Asks US for waiver of sanctions on Russian petroleum products; looks for supplies from India, Malaysia, Nigeria, Australia, America
31 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Tk 31,000cr in fuel subsidies needed till June: Energy minister

The additional import cost of fuel and liquefied natural gas due to the US-Israel war on Iran would require Tk 31,000 crore in subsidies between March and June, said Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood Tuku yesterday.
30 March 2026, 23:59 PM

Govt offers up to Tk 1 lakh reward for information on illegal fuel hoarding

Move aims to curb black market activity amid global supply volatility and rising prices
30 March 2026, 12:57 PM

Fuel shortage in Thakurgaon worsens following yesterday's tanker strike

Authorities plan a 'fuel card' system to manage distribution
30 March 2026, 12:09 PM

Saving power, energy: Austerity steps in the works

The government is weighing a set of austerity measures, including extending weekends and introducing work‑from‑home options, as mounting global uncertainties put pressure on the energy sector.
30 March 2026, 02:26 AM