From kitchen to public transport: Bangladesh’s gas crisis disrupts public life in Dhaka

IANS | July 28, 2026 9:43 PM

Dhaka, July 28 (IANS) As Bangladesh grapples with a worsening gas crisis, the disruption has extended far beyond household kitchens, paralysing public transport across Dhaka as hundreds of CNG-powered buses, auto-rickshaws and ride-sharing vehicles spend hours waiting for fuel, leaving commuters stranded and increasing transport costs, local media reported.

Drug crisis in Bangladesh deepens with 8.2 million addicts: Report

IANS | July 28, 2026 9:40 PM

Dhaka, July 28 (IANS) Bangladesh is grappling with a deepening drug crisis, with an estimated 8.2 million people using narcotics across the country. Drugs ranging from yaba to heroin are reportedly being smuggled through at least 105 border points across 18 districts, with Dhaka emerging as the country’s main hub for illicit drug distribution and consumption, a report has stated.