Bangladesh shuts universities as Middle East conflict strains energy

Bangladesh shuts universities as Middle East conflict strains energy Bangladesh on Monday announced all universities will be closed as part of emergency measures to conserve fuel amid a worsening energy crisis linked to the conflict in the Middle East, Reuters news agency reported. The decision applies to both public and private universities and is aimed at reducing power consumption and easing traffic congestion that leads to fuel use. The move comes as Bangladesh faces uncertainty over fuel and gas supplies linked to disruptions in global energy markets caused by the conflict in the Middle East.