Amid a global oil crisis brewing because of growing tensions between Russia and the EU and the US over oil supply and oil prices, Bangladesh should immediately get into negotiations with energy-exporting countries to come up with arrangements that are favourable for the country.
Ride-sharing service users in Bangladesh could not escape from the impact of the recent fuel price increase as Pathao has already announced new fares while Uber is set to follow suit.
Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal said the government is evaluating the possible impact of the recent hike in price of fuel on the livelihoods of common people.