Bangladesh garment makers hit by Middle East energy crunch

A gas and power crisis has disrupted production at most Bangladeshi garment factories, the world's second-biggest exporter after China. Fuel price hikes are raising costs for exporters already under pressure, and the industry warns competitiveness could suffer against regional rivals. Supplier 4A Yarn Dyeing, which serves Walmart, Gap and Next, keeps running on its own solar-backed power.