Bangladesh, July 7 -- Bangladesh's energy sector is entering a critical phase as rising global fuel prices, supply disruptions and mounting import dependence pose significant challenges to economic growth.

However, experts say strategic reforms, greater investment in domestic resources and a faster transition towards renewable energy could strengthen the country's long-term energy security.

According to the World Bank's South Asia Economic Update (April 2026) published on Sunday, global energy market disruptions-triggered largely by conflict in the Middle East-have emerged as one of the biggest risks to South Asia's economic outlook, with Bangladesh among the countries most exposed because of its reliance on imported fuel.

The report ...