And a stricter monitoring programme for ensuring the quality of lubricating oils is the need of the hour, say experts. According to Mukul Hossain, there are a number of local companies that have been producing quality lubricating oils to meet the local demands. "Despite the adequate supply by local blenders, a huge quantity of lubricating oils is being imported without checking their quality," he said. On his part, Dr Kazi Byzid Kabir said if the lubricating oils are not of requisite quality, "it could cause huge harm to the machineries, reducing their performance and working life". “So, the issue of monitoring of the quality of lubricating oils should be taken seriously by the government and if needed, a new law be enacted for the regulation of the same."

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 21, 2020 16:30 UTC