A sudden suspension in gas supply has resulted in acute suffering in the port city since early Friday.

The problem occurred due to a technical glitch at the LNG terminal in Moheshkhali, officials said.

As the gas supply was suspended without any prior notice, residents fell into a deep crisis in conducting their household chores.

As many could not cook food, long queues have been seen in front of eateries since morning.

Besides, CNG-refuelling stations have also been kept shut, causing trouble for the gas-run vehicles.

Karnaphuli Gas Distribution Company Limited (KGDCL) General Manager (Operations) Aminur Rahman told the Daily Sun that the gas supply has come to a halt since midnight due to a technical glitch at the LNG terminal.

“A team from Singapore has arrived to solve the problem,” said the official, adding that it can take up to one to two days to fix the glitch.

BDST: 1643 HRS, JAN 19, 2024
MSK