State Minister for Energy and Power Anindya Islam Amit on Tuesday reassured the public that Bangladesh has sufficient capacity to maintain normal fuel and electricity supply until May, despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East triggered by the US-Israel-Iran conflict.
Speaking to reporters at the Bangladesh Secretariat, Amit emphasised that there is currently no shortage in the country and the energy sector remains stable.
“The fuel and power sectors have never faced a crisis in the past, and the situation is no different now. Concerns and anxieties over fuel and electricity will soon ease,” he said.
The minister also highlighted Bangladesh’s regular fuel imports from India, averaging 15,000 tonnes per month, and confirmed that the government has requested additional supply from Indian authorities to further bolster reserves.
Regarding potential impacts of the Middle East conflict, Amit said the situation is unlikely to disrupt Bangladesh’s energy supply, even if the war continues for an extended period.
“We have the capacity to ensure uninterrupted operations in the fuel and power sectors until May,” he added.
Amit also urged citizens not to panic or act on rumours about market volatility, stressing that the government is actively managing fuel reserves and monitoring supply chains to maintain stability nationwide.
The minister’s comments come amid heightened public concern over global energy market uncertainties, as the government continues to implement multiple measures, including diversified sourcing, monitoring of imports, and close coordination with regional partners, to ensure consistent energy availability across the country.
