Dhaka, March 12 -- Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has expressed grave concern over the potential economic impact on Bangladesh due to the current geopolitical tension and escalating military conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran in the Middle East region.

The DCCI said the ongoing conflict has already started causing turbulence in the global energy market, trade routes and financial system.

"Bangladesh, being a highly import-dependent economy, is very susceptible to external shocks as a result of such conflicts," said the DCCI in a statement issued on Wednesday.

"The conflict has largely destabilised the energy market and maritime commerce across the globe. Oil prices in the international market have gone b...