Archive · 26 Jul 2026

Bangladesh Gas Crisis Deepens After FSRU Fire

Bangladesh Gas Crisis Deepens After FSRU Fire

There's a big problem in Bangladesh because a fire at a gas storage place called FSRU in Cox's Bazar has made it hard for people to get gas.

This has been going on since July 21 and it's not getting better soon.

The gas supply has gone down a lot, which means people in cities like Dhaka can't use their gas stoves properly.

Some people are using firewood or expensive electric cookers instead.

Factories that need gas, like those making clothes and ceramics, are also having a hard time.

The government is trying to fix the problem, but it's taking time.

People are upset and some have even protested.

The government says it's working on it, but until it's fixed, life is tough for many in Bangladesh.

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