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Iran war strains Bangladesh economy with fuel shortages and inflation

The ongoing conflict in Iran is significantly impacting Bangladesh's economy, primarily through disruptions in fuel supply and rising energy prices. This has led to increased costs for businesses, reduced incomes for individuals like ride-share drivers, and prompted the government to implement austerity measures and fuel rationing. International financial institutions like the World Bank and Asian Development Bank have consequently lowered their growth forecasts for Bangladesh and the wider Asian region, citing the war-driven energy crisis as a major contributing factor to inflation and economic strain. AI

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Iran war strains Bangladesh economy with fuel shortages and inflation

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Julhas Alam, The Associated Press ·

    Iran War is more than inconvenient for Bangladesh as millions consider leaving urban life to move back to the village

    “We are innocent people," said 35-year-old garment worker Mosammet Runa. "The world should not make us victims."