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Al-Muslim Lays Off 1,900 Amid Bangladesh Power Crisis

6/26/2026

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Al-Muslim Group dismissed nearly 1,900 knitwear and denim workers in Dhaka on June 6.
Bangladesh’s garment factories are experiencing low power due to widespread blackouts.
Spinning, knitting and dyeing mills consume large amounts of gas and petrochemicals.
About 95% of Bangladesh’s oil and gas imports come from the Gulf, raising energy costs for businesses.

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Story summary

Al-Muslim Group dismissed nearly 1,900 knitwear and denim workers in Dhaka on June 6.
Bangladesh’s garment factories are experiencing low power due to widespread blackouts.
Spinning, knitting and dyeing mills consume large amounts of gas and petrochemicals.
About 95% of Bangladesh’s oil and gas imports come from the Gulf, raising energy costs for businesses.