‘No immediate fuel supply risk despite Middle East unrest’

Staff Reporter :

Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir on Sunday said Bangladesh has no reason to worry about fuel supplies despite escalating tensions in the Middle East following attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran.

Speaking to reporters after a meeting with Tarique Rahman at the Bangladesh Secretariat, Kobir said the country currently holds adequate fuel reserves and faces no immediate threat.

“At this moment, with the stock we have, there should not be any major problem. We have managed similar situations before,” he said.

“There may be some fluctuations in energy-related issues, but overall we are prepared and there is no need for undue concern.”

Kobir said the government’s top priority is ensuring the safety and welfare of Bangladeshis living in the Middle East, as well as assisting passengers affected by disruptions at airports.

He added that, following directives from the Prime Minister, he personally visited the airport along with the aviation minister to monitor the situation.

“We are coordinating closely so that no citizen faces hardship—whether those waiting to travel or those abroad who may be anxious due to the current situation,” he said.
The adviser reiterated Bangladesh’s position in favour of de-escalation through diplomacy and called for a peaceful resolution of the crisis.
He also noted that the government is supporting outbound workers whose visas may expire because of travel disruptions and is in contact with diplomatic missions of destination countries to resolve related issues.