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Bangladesh Orders Energy Conservation Amid Ongoing Crisis

3/31/2026

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Bangladesh's Ministry of Public Administration ordered civil servants to conserve energy as the energy crisis worsens due to the Middle East war.
Air-conditioning must be set to 25°C or higher, and only essential electrical equipment may be used.
Bangladesh imports about 95% of its oil and gas and seeks about $2 billion in loans from multilateral donors.
Measures already implemented include limiting fuel purchases and halting production at fertilizer factories.

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Bangladesh's Ministry of Public Administration ordered civil servants to conserve energy as the energy crisis worsens due to the Middle East war.
Air-conditioning must be set to 25°C or higher, and only essential electrical equipment may be used.
Bangladesh imports about 95% of its oil and gas and seeks about $2 billion in loans from multilateral donors.
Measures already implemented include limiting fuel purchases and halting production at fertilizer factories.