Bangladesh Braces for Energy Crisis as Iran War Drives Fuel Shortage, Austerity Measures Imposed
Mahibur Fakir [Hillol]
April 4, 2026
The government of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman announced sweeping austerity measures this week as Bangladesh faces mounting pressure from the global fuel crisis triggered by the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, with power outages, grounded migrant workers, and soaring commodity prices threatening an economy still finding its footing after last year’s landmark election.
