The residents of Mirpur and its adjoining localities experienced a suspension of the gas supply from 8am on Thursday, due to the relocation of gas pipelines to facilitate construction of the Dhaka metro rail project. After 16 hours of suffering, the gas supply resumed around 12am on Friday. During this period, there was no gas supply in different areas of Mirpur, including Manipur, Kazipara, Shewrapara, Pirerbagh, Barabagh, Senpara, Agargaon, Taltala, Mirpur 1, 2, 6, 7 and 14, Paikpara, Ibrahimpur, North Kafrul, Parbata, Kallyanpur, Shyamoli and Ansar Camp. However, the gas supply was suspended at 8am, two hours before the declared time, and resumed late because of technical complications. The residents of Mirpur and its adjoining areas further complained that they have been suffering frequently from such shutdowns ever since work commenced on the metro rail project in the area, about a year ago.

Source: Dhaka Tribune July 14, 2017 14:12 UTC