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Severe Gas Crisis in Bangladesh Affects Industry and Power Sectors

Gas shortages have disrupted power generation and led to reports of production halts in various industrial sectors.

BBC News বাংলা · 14 August 2026, 8:27 AM

A severe gas shortage in Bangladesh is impacting all gas-dependent sectors. Long queues are being observed at CNG stations, while power generation has been disrupted, leading to increased load-shedding. Additionally, there are reports that production has ceased in many industrial factories.