The government on Wednesday urged people to exercise austerity in electricity and fuel use by avoiding all types of decorative lighting and reducing the use of personal vehicles amid energy supply uncertainty. The measures were adopted to save energy amid fears of potential supply disruptions caused by ongoing instability in the Middle East. The decisions came during an emergency review meeting chaired by Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmood at his ministry, according to a PID handout. Temporary disruptions or adjustments in domestic fuel supply may be necessary to meet current demand. State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit, the secretary of the Energy and Mineral Resources Division, and the chairmen of Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) and Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) attended the meeting.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 04, 2026 15:16 UTC