Economy

A devastating combination of diesel scarcity and rolling blackouts has brought irrigation to a standstill across major agricultural hubs in Bangladesh. From Rangpur to Cox’s Bazar, thousands of pumps are idle as the boro rice crop enters its most sensitive growth stage.

Bangladesh’s telecom sector faces shutdown risks as fuel shortages deepen, threatening nationwide connectivity and critical infrastructure.

The IMF has slashed its 2026 global growth forecast as the U.S.-Iran conflict disrupts trade. With inflation projected to hit 4.4%, the world faces a high-stakes economic slowdown.

Bangladesh confronts a growing fuel crisis amid global tensions, exposing policy failures and forcing urgent import diversification efforts.

In an emergency move, BERC has raised jet fuel prices by 80%. With domestic fuel now costing Tk 202.29/liter, the aviation industry faces its steepest operational challenge in history.