Bangladesh energy crisis impacts industry households
Bangladesh is experiencing a severe energy crisis due to a shortage of natural gas supplies, leading to the closure of important factories, including the Ashuganj Fertilizer Plant, which has been out of operation since March 2025. The plant produces 1,130 tons of urea daily and employs over 1,200 workers. The decline in production and weakened infrastructure have exacerbated the situation. This crisis has resulted in decreased factory output, especially in the fertilizer and textile industries, which account for 80% of the country's exports. It has also caused frequent power outages, shortages of household gas supplies, increased reliance on firewood, and heightened demand for gas in factories and electricity generation, as well as imports of liquefied natural gas. This long-term crisis requires local exploration and a shift to alternative energy sources.
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