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BGMEA and BKMEA request CNG usage to maintain factory operations amid gas crisis

Facing a severe gas shortage, the BGMEA and BKMEA have formally requested government permission to use CNG to keep garment factories operational.

TBS Bangladesh ยท 29 July 2026, 12:00 PM

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) have sought government approval to utilize Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in their facilities. This move comes as the ongoing national gas crisis continues to disrupt industrial production within the apparel sector.