Dhaka, June 11 -- A further energy-price shock stemming from the conflicts in the Middle East could undermine Bangladesh's economic outlook in FY27, finance officials fear.

They warn that higher energy costs may slow GDP growth, disrupt the downward trend in inflation, dampen industrial and agricultural expansion, and erode gross international reserves as the government places the budget for the next fiscal year in Parliament today (Thursday).

Officials say there is no sign of an early end to the conflict, raising the possibility that energy prices could rise further as production and transportation remain seriously disrupted.

They predict that in the immediate aftermath of the shock, in FY27, GDP growth could fall to around 4.5 per ce...