‘I spend a bagful of money and don’t fill a bag’: the energy crisis hits Bangladesh

Bangladesh is experiencing a severe energy crisis due to power cuts caused by the Iran war and its reliance on gas imports. This has led to widespread power outages in the capital city of Dhaka, where people are struggling to access basic necessities like cooking gas. As a result, residents like Halder are forced to cook at odd hours, such as 1am, when the piped gas supply is available.

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The energy crisis in Bangladesh is causing power cuts and economic hardship. This is due to the country's reliance on gas imports and the impact of the Iran war on global energy markets.

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