Tag: Gas Crisis

17 news articles tagged with "Gas Crisis"

RMG & Textile ★ Editor's Pick Aug 07, 2026

Christmas Apparel Shipments Slow on Weak Demand: Bangladesh RMG Faces Festive Season Slump

Christmas season apparel shipments from Bangladesh are running at least 10 percent below last year, as weak Western demand, excess buyer inventory and the domestic gas crisis combine to squeeze the festive season that typically accounts for over 60 percent of annual garment exports.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Aug 04, 2026

Bangladesh Eyes Myanmar LNG Import in 12-Hour Transit: A New Energy Corridor Takes Shape

Bangladesh proposes importing LNG from neighbouring Myanmar via pipeline or ship, cutting transport time from 15-30 days (US/Australia) to just 12 hours. PM Tarique Rahman has given the go-ahead, with bilateral technical talks expected soon.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Aug 24, 2026

Longer Road to Recovery: 19 Economic Indicators Worsen in Bangladesh, Says CPD

CPD: 19 of 31 economic indicators deteriorated in BNP govt first 6 months. 95 factories closed, 61,881 jobs lost. Recovery will be prolonged. Revenue, remittance growth worsened. FX reserves, exports improved. Debapriya Bhattacharya.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Aug 23, 2026

Fu-wang Foods Lays Off Factory for Six Months Amid Bangladesh Gas Crisis

Fu-wang Foods (DSE-listed, Z category, 992 employees) lays off factory for 6 months citing gas pressure near zero and rising raw material costs. First listed company lay-off amid gas crisis. Energy crisis costs industry Tk 2,387cr daily.

RMG & Textile ★ Editor's Pick Sep 03, 2026

Over 400 RMG Factories Shut Down in Bangladesh in 3 Years: Commerce Minister

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir tells parliament 282 BGMEA and 120 BKMEA member factories closed between July 2023 and June 2026 due to global conflicts, domestic instability, rising energy costs and buyer reluctance.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Aug 31, 2026

Investor Confidence Melts as DSEX Loses 306 Points in 13 Sessions

Dhaka Stock Exchange benchmark DSEX falls below 5,600 mark for first time in 2 months, losing 306 points (5%) in 13 trading sessions, with daily turnover plunging 61% over 18 sessions amid gas crisis and economic uncertainty.

Economy & Finance Aug 07, 2026

Bangladesh Gas Supply Improves Slightly as FSRU Boiler Repaired: Crisis Far From Over

Bangladesh gas supply improves slightly as FSRU one boiler repaired. 300 mmcfd via repaired boiler. Second boiler equipment arrived. Full repair requires temporary shutdown. Demand 3.8 bcf/day, supply 2.15 bcf/day. Crisis far from over.

Economy & Finance Aug 06, 2026

Bangladesh FSRU Resumes Regasification: 115 mmcfd Gas Supply Restored

Bangladesh FSRU resumes operation after 2-week closure. 115 mmcfd gas supply restored. Excelerate Energy facility on Moheshkhali island. One boiler repaired, second pending. Relief for industries at 30-50% capacity.

Policy & Regulation Aug 05, 2026

Bangladesh Govt Approves Direct Purchase of Eight LNG Cargoes for Energy Security

Bangladesh govt approved direct purchase of 8 LNG cargoes from 4 companies: Blackcube (UK), Global Fuel (Australia), Plentitude (Malaysia), Vitol (Switzerland). Also 5,000 tonnes LPG from Speed Group. DPM chosen for quick supply.

RMG & Textile Aug 05, 2026

Over 20% of Bangladesh Garment Factories Declare Three-Day Break Amid Gas Crisis

Over 20% of Bangladesh garment factories declared a three-day break around August 5 holiday. Workers rushing home. BGMEA Senior VP Inamul Haq Khan: bridge holidays common, gas shortage also a factor.

RMG & Textile Aug 05, 2026

Gas Crisis Shuts 18 Percent of Gazipur Factories: Industrial Police

Gas crisis shuts 17-18% of Gazipur factories. Three-day closure declared. Thousands of workers sent home. Industrial Police data. bdnews24.com report. Gazipur is a major garment manufacturing hub.

Economy & Finance Aug 04, 2026

Bangladesh Industry in a Bind: Factories Idle as Gas Crisis Bites, NPLs Hit Tk 588,704 Crore

Bangladesh industry in crisis: MGI has 7 stalled factories (Tk 7,320cr invested, Tk 45cr/month interest). City Group losing Tk 5cr/day. NPLs at Tk 588,704cr (32.26%). Industrial growth slowed to 2.86% in FY26.

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