Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has formed a three-member investigation committee to assess damage to the national fuel pipeline and determine the amount of oil stolen after several thousand litres were siphoned off by piercing the Chittagong–Dhaka supply line in Mirsarai. According to locals, oil theft had reportedly been going on for some time by illegally tapping the underground pipeline beneath a makeshift tin shed near Hadifkirhat along the Dhaka–Chittagong highway. On Thursday morning, the illegal connection reportedly burst due to increased pressure in the pipeline, causing fuel to spill into the surrounding area. The discovery of oil theft from such a high-security, technologically advanced pipeline has therefore raised serious questions. With a capacity of 5 million tons, the pipeline is currently supplying around 3 million tons of fuel annually.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 11, 2026 08:17 UTC