June 26, 2025

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‘Bombs’ on wheels

The majority of cars in Dhaka now run on compressed natural gas or CNG. However, the cylinders installed in these vehicles need to be replaced once they expire. Expired cylinders pose a significant risk as they might explode and lead to major accidents at any moment.

Battery-operated autorickshaws in Dhaka's Basabo area are now using CNG cylinders instead of batteries and are transporting passengers to Nandipara without permission. Many of these autorickshaws have got their CNG cylinders repainted to make them look new. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove

Battery-operated autorickshaws in Dhaka's Basabo area are now using CNG cylinders instead of batteries and are transporting passengers to Nandipara without permission. Many of these autorickshaws have got their CNG cylinders repainted to make them look new. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove

Passengers are transported from Basabo to Nandipara in Dhaka by CNG-powered autorickshaws that have not been approved, while battery-operated autorickshaws have been modified to run on CNG. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove

Passengers are transported from Basabo to Nandipara in Dhaka by CNG-powered autorickshaws that have not been approved, while battery-operated autorickshaws have been modified to run on CNG. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove

The CNG-powered water vessel owned by Dhaka South City Corporation has a cylinder that is not labelled with an expiration date, as is usually required. Moreover, the cylinder shows signs of rust. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove

The CNG-powered water vessel owned by Dhaka South City Corporation has a cylinder that is not labelled with an expiration date, as is usually required. Moreover, the cylinder shows signs of rust. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove

The CNG-powered government vehicle parked on the road in front of the secretariat in Dhaka had a white cylinder rusty in several spots and did not have an expiry date labelled on it. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove

The CNG-powered government vehicle parked on the road in front of the secretariat in Dhaka had a white cylinder rusty in several spots and did not have an expiry date labelled on it. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove

The cylinder of another CNG-powered government vehicle parked on the road in front of the secretariat in Dhaka was not replaced despite clear instructions last year, though it is labelled with an expiry date. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove

The cylinder of another CNG-powered government vehicle parked on the road in front of the secretariat in Dhaka was not replaced despite clear instructions last year, though it is labelled with an expiry date. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove

The cylinder of another CNG-powered government vehicle parked on the road in front of the secretariat in Dhaka was not replaced despite clear instructions last year, though it is labelled with an expiry date. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove

The cylinder of another CNG-powered government vehicle parked on the road in front of the secretariat in Dhaka was not replaced despite clear instructions last year, though it is labelled with an expiry date. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove

Although the cylinder of this CNG-powered government vehicle is labelled with an expiry date, it is not easily discernible, and its rusty condition poses a potential safety hazard that could lead to an accident at any time. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove

Although the cylinder of this CNG-powered government vehicle is labelled with an expiry date, it is not easily discernible, and its rusty condition poses a potential safety hazard that could lead to an accident at any time. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove

Bidyut Bhaban's CNG car cylinder expired a while ago, but the label was painted over to continue using it. But, using cylinders that expired can lead to major accidents. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove

Bidyut Bhaban's CNG car cylinder expired a while ago, but the label was painted over to continue using it. But, using cylinders that expired can lead to major accidents. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove

Another CNG-powered vehicle of Bidyut Bhaban has been spotted with expired and corroded cylinders that could cause accidents at any time. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove

Another CNG-powered vehicle of Bidyut Bhaban has been spotted with expired and corroded cylinders that could cause accidents at any time. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove

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Published : 15 Mar 2023, 02:49 PM

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