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opposition members for the committee. They are Jamaat-e-Islami MPs Saiful Alam (Dhaka-12), Abdul Baten (Dhaka-16), and Nurul Islam (Chapainawabganj-3); NCP MP Hasnat Abdullah (Cumilla-4); and Khelafat Majlis MP Mohammed Abul Hasan (Sylhet-5).

Bangladesh has been facing fuel shortages since the US-Israel war on Iran started disrupting global supply chains. While long queues at fuel pumps have eased, power cuts due to a lack of fuel have intensified.

The opposition leader had earlier called for a “common committee” of government and opposition MPs to tackle the crisis. On Wednesday, parliament held a discussion on the issue as an urgent public matter.

During the discussion, Shafiqur said the opposition was ready to sit with an open heart and present proposals, but stressed it was the government’s responsibility to implement them.

In response, Tarique said the government would consider the proposal to form a committee. “The issue we discussed today is undoubtedly an important one. It’s not only crucial for Bangladesh; considering global politics and realities, it is of great importance for the world,” he said.