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Bangladesh sweats as Mideast fuel shortages force power cuts

Bangladesh is grappling with intense heat and frequent power outages. Soaring electricity demand is overwhelming limited generation capacity. This situation is exacerbated by fuel shortages linked to the Middle East conflict. Temperatures have reached 40C, causing discomfort for citizens. The government is implementing controlled load-shedding to manage the crisis.

24 Apr 2026 2:49 pm