Gas-crisis

Improved liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply has brought some relief. However, it is uncertain how long this relief will last. Meanwhile, gas fired power plants have regained momentum in production. But coal shortages and mechanical faults have reduced output from thermal power plants. In addition, rising temperatures have pushed up electricity demand. As a result, more hours of load shedding have been added. The lack of electricity amid intense heat has disrupted public life. Officials fr...

BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has said that the current gas and power crisis in the country is linked to global wars and disruptions in the fuel supply system. He called on opposition parties to provide the government with an alternative plan to resolve the ongoing crisis. He made the call as the chief guest at the induction ceremony of the newly elected executive committee of the Bangladesh Dance Artists Association at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala A...

The country currently has a daily gas demand of 3.8 billion cubic feet. Although around 2.65 billion cubic feet was supplied during normal times, the supply has now fallen to 2.43 billion cubic feet. Meanwhile, the country has electricity generation capacity of around 29,000 megawatts. Although average demand stands at 16,000 to 17,000 megawatts, only 14,000 to 15,000 megawatts is being generated due to fuel shortages and financial constraints. As a result, the gas and electricity crisis c...

Gas distribution companies already collect bills from households based on estimated consumption. On top of that, customers do not receive gas most of the time. Yet they are still required to pay the fixed monthly bill. Expressing frustration over the situation, Shyamoli resident Liza Akter said, “We do not get gas properly, yet we have to pay the bill every month. When will we get relief from this suffering?” Residents of Mohammadpur recently formed a human chain to protest the gas crisis...

Dilruba Akter, a resident of the Donia area in the capital, has grown increasingly frustrated after enduring a severe gas crisis for days. She has been forced to buy an electric stove and also keeps a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder. When LPG prices rise abnormally or there is no electricity, she has to cook on a wood burning stove on the rooftop. Despite all the hassle and extra expenses, she still has to pay Titas’ fixed monthly gas bill. There are countless victims like Dilruba....