DHAKA, 26 July 2022, (TON): Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has said “the gas and oil crises created by the Russia-Ukraine war is also hurting Bangladesh.”
Quader said “this after attending the cabinet meeting at the Secretariat.”
Replying to a question, Quader said that the ongoing fuel crisis caused by the Russia-Ukraine war has turned into a global crisis.
Quader said “we don’t live on an isolated island. Any crisis that hits the global stage also impacts Bangladesh. I can’t say for sure whether the ongoing fuel crisis will escalate or not in the coming days.”
Quader added “people should be prepared in advance for any untoward situation.”