US EditionBangladesh shuts universities early to save power amid energy crisis
Bangladesh aims to cut fuel use by 25% through early university closures and rationing amid energy shortages worsened by Middle East conflict, officials said.
- Bangladesh has tightened security at filling stations and sent students home early to save energy amid a worsening energy crisis.
- The country imports 95% of its oil and gas needs, and fuel consumption has been restricted following the US and Israeli attacks on Iran and Tehran's retaliation.
- The government has ordered mobile courts to charge those accused of fuel hoarding or smuggling, and has cut decorative lighting for national celebrations.
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Bangladesh scraps light displays as Mideast war worsens fuel crunch
Bangladesh has tightened security at filling stations, sent students home and even scrapped light displays for independence and Ramadan celebrations, officials said Monday, as the Middle East war worsens the country's energy crunch.
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AlKhaleej TodayBangladesh shuts all universities early for Aidilfitri as power crisis deepens, fuel panic spreads
DHAKA, March 9 — Bangladesh will close all universities from Monday, bringing forward the Eid al-Fitr holidays as part of emergency measures to conserve electricity and fuel amid a worsening energy crisis linked to the conflict in the Middle East.Authorities said the decision applies to all public and private universities across the country, a move that officials said will not only reduce electricity consumption but also ease traffic congestio…
Bangladesh shuts universities early to save power amid energy crisis
Bangladesh will close all universities from March 9, bringing forward the Eid al-Fitr holidays as part of emergency measures to conserve electricity and fuel amid a worsening energy crisis linked to the conflict in the Middle East.
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