There is no actual fuel shortage in Bangladesh; instead, the crisis is being artificially manufactured by dishonest businessmen, according to BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.
Speaking at a relief distribution event at the Mirza Ruhul Amin Auditorium on Friday, Fakhrul claimed that black-market trading and illegal profiteering are the primary causes of the perceived fuel scarcity. He warned that these unethical practices are damaging the national economy and confirmed that authorities have been instructed to take strict action against those responsible.
Addressing the plight of the agricultural sector, the BNP leader noted that farmers—particularly potato growers—are suffering heavy losses. Many are unable to recover their production costs due to unfair market prices. To combat this, he highlighted plans to issue "farmer cards," establish dedicated agricultural zones, and build more cold storage facilities to help preserve produce.
Fakhrul also mentioned that new development strategies are being implemented under the leadership of Tarique Rahman to strengthen the economy. Following the discussion, he distributed cash and construction materials (tin sheets) to families affected by recent storms, alongside funding for local social and religious institutions.
The event was attended by Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Rafiqul Haque and senior district police and BNP officials.
