‘I spend a bagful of money and don’t fill a bag’: the energy crisis hits Bangladesh

An energy crisis is paralyzing Dhaka, Bangladesh, forcing residents like Halder to cook at 1 am due to insufficient piped gas and endure widespread power outages. This situation, exacerbated by disruptions to imported energy following the US war on Iran and Strait of Hormuz closures, has led to rationing and increased food insecurity for millions.