, April 29 -- Production in garment factories in Savar and Ashulia industrial belt has been severely disrupted due to fuel oil shortage, persistent load shedding and rising energy costs, industry sources said on Tuesday.

Factory owners and officials said overall production has dropped by around 15 to 20 percent as frequent power cuts and fuel shortages continue to affect operations and logistics.

At AKH Group in Hemayetpur, Deputy Managing Director Abul Kashem said production is falling by nearly 10 percent daily due to energy constraints. He added that transportation has become a major challenge as fuel shortages are delaying shipment of finished goods.

Even when production is completed, delayed shipment is creating bigger problems. S...