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Bangladesh orders malls and markets to shut by 8 pm as it faces 12-hour power cuts

Bangladesh has enforced earlier closing times for businesses to save electricity. Severe gas shortages are significantly impacting the nation's power generation capacity. Load-shedding now extends for up to twelve hours daily across several regions. Global energy market volatility, including the Iran crisis, exacerbates import challenges. The country faces a persistent gap between its energy demand and available supply.

13 Aug 2026 9:49 pm