Pile of CNG storage cylinder BigstockLack of maintenance and re-checks are putting people at serious risk of death or injuryExpired CNG cylinders, installed in vehicles plying across Dhaka, are ticking time bombs. According to the officials concerned, a staggering 80% of the vehicles throughout Bangladesh are operating without scheduled CNG cylinder integrity checks. Experts stated that the government must take stricter measures to ensure frequent re-checks of CNG cylinders installed in vehicles. During the massive Chawkbazar fire on February 20, many witnesses claimed the blaze was triggered by a parked car’s CNG cylinder explosion. 80% of vehicles run without checksCNG Rules, 2005, clearly states that CNG cylinders installed in vehicles must undergo testing every five years.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 23, 2019 07:07 UTC