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Bangladesh energy crisis amid regional supply disruptions

Overview

Bangladesh is experiencing a complex energy crisis driven by both domestic technical failures and international geopolitical tensions. While industrial gas supplies have begun to recover following a fire at a floating LNG terminal in Maheshkhali operated by Excelerate, the recovery remains fragile. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman noted that technical issues at the terminal have been resolved, with supplies expected to return to levels seen six weeks prior. Petrobangla has prioritized industrial consumers, though domestic gas production has declined by approximately 40 million cubic feet. The Prime Minister characterized the situation as a set of “inherited problems” requiring long-term solutions. However, new regional instabilities are exacerbating the shortage. Disruptions in the Gulf, including attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel and conflict involving Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis in the Red Sea, have threatened trade routes through the Strait of Hormuz. Because more than 40% of Bangladesh’s electricity is derived from imported LNG, these disruptions have led to blackouts and factory shutdowns. To compensate for supply disruptions from Qatar, Bangladesh has been forced to seek more expensive cargoes on the spot market. This shift coincides with a significant rise in Asian spot LNG prices, which have climbed toward $30 per million British thermal units from a previous level of approximately $10. Shell estimates that approximately 36 million tonnes of LNG have been lost from the Middle East so far this year. The crisis is now significantly impacting the nation’s garment industry. A survey of 134 knitwear factories found that 78% have partially halted production, while 55% have experienced canceled or reduced orders since late August due to gas and power shortages. These disruptions have resulted in shipment delays and discounted orders.

Entities

Bangladesh · Petrobangla · QatarEnergy · Iqbal Hassan Mahmood · Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association

Timeline

8 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Bangladesh garment industry faces energy crisis and rising fuel costs
Energy and gas shortages in Bangladesh are causing 55% of surveyed garment factories to see reduced orders and 78% to partially halt production, as rising fuel costs strain the industry.
12 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
Energy crisis hits Bangladesh and Pakistan amid Gulf disruptions
Energy disruptions in the Gulf and Red Sea are causing LNG shortages, blackouts, and rising fuel prices in Bangladesh and Pakistan, driving up Asian spot gas prices.
15 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Bangladesh restores industrial gas supply after LNG terminal accident
Bangladesh is restoring industrial gas supplies following a disruption caused by a fire at a floating LNG terminal and Middle East-related cargo delays.
17 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Bangladesh apparel exports threatened by energy crisis
Energy and gas shortages in Bangladesh are driving international apparel buyers to shift orders to competing countries due to fears of production delays and delivery disruptions.
18 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Bangladesh to expand LNG infrastructure with two new terminals
Bangladesh plans to build a new floating regasification unit by 2028 and a land-based LNG terminal by 2030 to address rising energy demands and ensure long-term fuel security.
20 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Bangladesh food prices rise amid supply shortages and energy crisis
Vegetable prices in Dhaka are rising due to heavy rain and supply shortages, while bakery products in Bangladesh face up to a 20 percent price hike starting September 12 due to high raw material and energy-cost
20 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Bangladesh plans 150 new gas wells and new LNG terminals
Bangladesh plans to drill 150 wells by 2031 and establish new LNG terminals in Kutubdia and Matarbari to prevent industrial gas shortages and boost energy security.
25 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Bangladesh energy crisis worsens as LNG prices surge
Bangladesh faces a deepening energy crisis as LNG spot prices exceed $28 per unit and domestic infrastructure failures trigger widespread power outages and industrial production disruptions.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
Bangladesh faces power disruptions at 62 plants
Bangladesh faces increased electricity load-shedding and power plant disruptions driven by high demand, gas shortages, and insufficient coal and liquid fuel supplies.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 7 sources
India and Bangladesh seek to improve trade and energy connectivity
Indian businesses are pushing for fully operational land ports with Bangladesh to stabilize supply chains, while negotiations continue over a new settlement charge for Indian electricity exports to the country.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 7 sources
Bangladesh gas shortage triggers industrial shutdowns and power cuts
A critical natural gas shortage in Bangladesh is forcing fertiliser plant closures, disrupting the textile industry, and causing widespread power cuts and food security concerns.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Bangladesh manufacturers seek relief amid severe gas crisis
A severe gas and energy crisis in Bangladesh is crippling manufacturing, forcing factory shutdowns and prompting knitwear exporters to seek emergency government relief and utility bill extensions.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Bangladesh faces LNG supply shortages amid QatarEnergy delivery cuts
Bangladesh faces a major LNG supply gap as QatarEnergy may halve 2026 deliveries, driving up subsidy costs and forcing a heavier reliance on the spot market despite increased output from Summit LNG.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Bangladesh gas shortage halts production at hundreds of factories
A severe gas shortage in Bangladesh has halted production at hundreds of factories, reducing garment sector output by up to 40% and prompting requests for shipment extensions from international buyers.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Tarek Rahman addresses Bangladesh gas and electricity shortages
Prime Minister Tarek Rahman expressed regret over Bangladesh's gas and electricity shortages, promising improvements soon through international discussions and new LNG terminal construction.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Bangladesh seeks extra diesel from India while LNG terminal restart eases gas shortage
Bangladesh asked India for more diesel via pipeline to curb load‑shedding, while a partially‑restarted floating LNG terminal added 115 mmcf/d, easing the nation’s gas shortage.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bangladesh pushes Myanmar gas pipeline as trade talks expand
Bangladesh seeks a Myanmar gas pipeline to ease shortages while both nations discuss broader trade, LNG imports and Rohingya repatriation.

Sources

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