Bangladesh has no shortage of fuel, and two more fuel-carrying ships are scheduled to arrive at the country’s ports on Monday, Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood Tuku said on Saturday. “There is no chance of a fuel shortage, but since a war is ongoing, we have to plan and manage carefully and maintain austerity,” he said. The minister made the remarks while talking to reporters after an hour-long meeting with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the prime minister’s Office (PMO) in Tejgaon. The minister said a decision was taken during the meeting that fuel prices will not be increased for the time being. State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit, Secretary Mohammad Saiful Islam and Additional Press Secretary to the Prime Minister Atikur Rahman Rumon, among others, were present during the briefing.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 07, 2026 11:21 UTC