Irrigation Halted in Rangpur Due to Diesel Shortage, Boro Fields Cracking Dry

A severe fuel crisis in Rangpur has caused extreme disruption in agriculture. Irrigation pumps are on the verge of shutting down due to a shortage of diesel. Boro paddy fields are cracking dry. Farmers have become helpless.

Shrine attacked, vandalized and set on fire in Kushtia; pir killed

An attack, vandalism, and arson took place at a shrine in Daulatpur upazila of Kushtia, centering on allegations of desecration of the Quran. In the attack, the shrine’s ‘chief pir’ Abdur Rahman, also known as Shamim (65), was killed. Three others were also injured during the incident.

Ban on Awami League activities “undemocratic”: 101 journalists statement

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has passed a law in parliament banning the activities of the Bangladesh Awami League. However, banning the activities of a political party through legal means is contrary to democratic practice. In protest against this development, 101 journalists have issued a statement.

ASEAN lawmakers call for urgent regional action to prevent Rohingya food crisis

The ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights has called on Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the global community to urgently address the worsening Rohingya refugee crisis in Bangladesh, warning of a looming humanitarian disaster.

Sharp Rise in Visa Rejections Worsens Prospects for Bangladeshi Students

The situation is becoming increasingly difficult for Bangladeshi students interested in going to Australia for higher studies. The rate of obtaining student visas in the country has dropped sharply. At the same time, the rejection rate has also increased.

No Fertilizer Stock for Upcoming Season, Warns Secretary Obaidur Rahman

Due to a shortage of required gas, fertilizer factories across the country have been shutting down one after another. Even fertilizer imports from the Middle East are not possible. In such a situation, Industries Secretary Obaidur Rahman delivered more bad news. He clearly stated that the government does not have the required fertilizer for the upcoming season.

Consumers Pay Tk 2,200 for LPG Cylinder Despite Government Fixing Price at Tk 1,728

Even now, after the government increased the price, we are not getting gas at that price. A 12 kg cylinder is nowhere below 2100–2200 taka

12 lakh more people will remain below the poverty line in Bangladesh: World Bank

The World Bank has stated that due to the impact of the Iran and US-Israel conflict, 1.2 million people in Bangladesh will remain below the poverty line.

Due to the gas crisis, two fertilizer factories have shut down, and another is on the verge of closure

Due to the gas crisis, two of the country’s largest fertilizer factories located in Anwara, Chattogram Chittagong Urea Fertilizer Limited (CUFL) and Karnaphuli Fertilizer Company Limited (KAFCO) have already been shut down. Now, the DAP Fertilizer Company Limited (DAPFCL) is on the verge of closure due to an ammonia shortage. Managing Director Mohammad Moinul Haque stated that if CUFL and KAFCO cannot resume operations and supply ammonia by next week, DAPFCL will also be forced to shut down.

Load Shedding Increasing in Rural Areas Despite Stable Supply in Cities

Due to strain in fuel supply, while electricity supply in cities remains normal, load shedding is being increased in rural areas. On one hand, the summer heatwave is intensifying, and on the other, complaints are rising about increased load shedding. In some areas, electricity is unavailable for four to five hours a day. Although load shedding had decreased over the past few years, it is expected to increase this time, and people will have to adapt to the situation, according to those concerned.