Gas crisis in Bashabo

The ongoing gas crisis in Dhaka city is getting worse day by day. City dwellers, especially the residents of Bashabo, have been witnessing gas outages and low pressure for several weeks. Around one million people of this area have been suffering severely since last August due to shortage of gas supplied by Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company.

In daytime, the gas pressure starts to become low particularly from 7:00am to 3:00pm. During this time, the long wait for gas begins for the people of this area. So many people have already started using gas cylinder because of the irregular supply in the pipeline. This causes hassle in the city life as well as increase the monthly expense of families.

As the gas supply crisis worsens every year in winter, the authorities concerned should formulate a framework to fight against the shortage. Immediate measures are necessary to resolve the problem. Otherwise, it would be difficult, if not impossible, to live in Bashabo in the coming winter. We urge the authorities concerned to take steps to ensure gas supply to Bashabo and other parts Dhaka, which have been facing gas shortage as soon as possible.

Md Ashraf Hossain,

120, Middle Bashabo, Dhaka-1214,

mah120cb@yahoo.com