The ongoing gas shortage in Dhaka has caused severe hardship
for households, hotels, restaurants and small businesses in many parts of the
capital. In some areas, there is no gas throughout the day, while in others,
gas is available only late at night at very low pressure. As a result, many
families have been forced to rely on LPG cylinders, electric stoves or
alternative fuels. But what can low income people do? They can afford electric
heaters costing only between Tk 300 and Tk 500. Even those...
