All universities closed till Eidul Fitr 2026 due to potential petrol, electricity crisis

2026-03-09 - 07:24

DHAKA – The Bangladeshi government has announced the early closure of all public and private universities across the country until Eidul Fitr 2026 due to rising fuel and energy costs. Officials said the decision aims to conserve electricity and fuel amid the ongoing energy crisis caused by conflicts in the Middle East. The move is expected to reduce electricity consumption and ease traffic congestion, lowering overall fuel usage. University campuses, including classrooms, laboratories, hostels, and air-conditioned facilities, consume significant amounts of electricity. Authorities believe that early vacations will help relieve pressure on the national power system. During Ramadan, schools in Bangladesh are already closed, and now universities will also remain shut until Eid. Meanwhile, Pakistani government has announced massive increase in fuel prices, raising both petrol and diesel rates by a whopping Rs55 per litre amid supply concerns due to ongoing US-Israel war with Iran. The new prices are effective immediately, leaving citizens and businesses scrambling to adjust to the sudden economic impact. Under revised structure, petrol prices have jumped from Rs266.17 to Rs322 while diesel price now stands at Rs355 per litre.