June 26, 2025
The energy ministry reports the figure in a statement issued in response to recent media coverage highlighting complaints from industrialists over gas shortages
Parvez had previously been the acting managing director of the gas transmission company
Drivers waiting in long queues bemoan refilling multiple times in a day
An expert points out that newcomers lack the buffers to handle input cost jumps
The decision comes after the energy regulator raised gas prices, with priority given to earlier applications
The price of captive power will also go up from Tk 31.50 currently to Tk 42
