Bangladesh, April 6 -- The newly elected BNP government is confronting one of its most pressing challenges: a deepening fuel crisis affecting households and businesses nationwide.

The ongoing Middle East conflict has disrupted global supply chains, prompting the government to seek alternative sources of fuel to meet domestic demand.

Despite assurances from authorities that there is no actual shortage and that panic buying has contributed to the situation, public concern remains high.

At the same time, the government faces pressure to comply with conditions tied to the next instalment of the $5.5 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan programme, adding further complexity to the crisis.

A key condition of the ongoing IMF program...