Iran war disruptions spark higher costs and lost income in Bangladesh
Tariqul Islam, a ride-share driver in Bangladesh, faces long fuel lines due to supply disruptions linked to the war in Iran. This has sharply cut his income, making it hard to survive in Dhaka. Bangladesh, heavily reliant on imported fuel, is grappling with a…
Tariqul Islam, a ride-share driver in Bangladesh, faces long fuel lines due to supply disruptions linked to the war in Iran. This has sharply cut his income, making it hard to survive in Dhaka. Bangladesh, heavily reliant on imported fuel, is grappling with a…
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) Tariqul Islam lost his savings after setbacks in his clothing business about a year and a half ago and turned to ride-sharing on his motorbike to make ends meet. Until recently…
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