Refuelling stations across the port city, Chattogram, see long queues of CNG-run vehicles on Friday after an abrupt halt in gas supply. — bdnews24.comChattogram residents confronted a sudden and complete halt in gas supply on Friday, with homes, businesses and transportation experiencing widespread disruptions. Karnaphuli Gas Distribution Company Limited (KGDCL) -- responsible for distributing gas in the Chattogram district and the Chattogram Hill Tracts -- did not issue prior notice, leaving people unprepared for the inconveniences. Later, the Energy Division said the gas disruption stemmed from a technical issue at the Maheshkhali floating LNG terminal. Chattogram's daily gas demand stands at 325 million cubic feet and authorities on Friday evening said they were working to restore supply.

Source: bd News24 January 20, 2024 00:00 UTC