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Bangladesh Shuts Universities Early to Save Power Amid Energy Crisis

A man refuels his motorcycle at a fuel station, as concerns grow over fuel supplies following U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, March 6, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain

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CNBC TV18•09-03-2026, 14:06

Bangladesh Shuts Universities Early to Save Power Amid Energy Crisis

•Bangladesh orders early closure of all universities from March 9 to conserve electricity.
•Move aims to reduce power demand from campuses and ease pressure on the national grid.
•Energy crisis intensified by global market disruptions and Middle East conflict; Bangladesh is 95% import-dependent.
•Gas shortages led to fertilizer factory shutdowns; Bangladesh buying LNG at higher spot prices.
•Most other educational institutions already closed for Ramadan; foreign-curriculum schools also asked to suspend operations.

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