Gas crisis to be resolved in 5-7 days, says PM Tarique Rahman

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman announced that Bangladesh's current gas crisis is expected to be resolved within the next five to seven days. He attributed the recent supply disruptions to an accident that impeded the unloading of imported liquefied natural gas (LNG).

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The current energy crisis stemmed from difficulties in unloading imported LNG following an accident, but the problem has now been resolved. The gas crisis will be overcome within the next five to seven days.

Speaking at a rally in Fatikchhari, Chattogram, after meeting with Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh chief Allama Shah Muhibbullah Babunagari, Rahman assured the public that the problem has been addressed. "The current energy crisis stemmed from difficulties in unloading imported LNG following an accident, but the problem has now been resolved. The gas crisis will be overcome within the next five to seven days," he stated.

The Prime Minister also criticized the previous government, alleging that it failed to allow the state-owned Bangladesh Petroleum Exploration and Production Company Limited (BAPEX) to conduct sufficient gas exploration. "During the fascist regime, BAPEX was not allowed to carry out exploration. Meanwhile, neighbouring countries drilled wells in such a way that they have been extracting gas from Bangladesh's share," he claimed, adding that "the people of this country are now paying the price for the unplanned decisions of that period."

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During the fascist regime, BAPEX was not allowed to carry out exploration. Meanwhile, neighbouring countries drilled wells in such a way that they have been extracting gas from Bangladesh's share.

Rahman further touched upon the country's political landscape, asserting that attempts to "take the country in a different direction" before the last election had failed due to public resistance. He drew parallels to past attempts in 1971, 1986, and 1996, suggesting a recurring pattern of opposition that was ultimately overcome by national unity.

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The people of this country are now paying the price for the unplanned decisions of that period.

During his meeting with Hefazat leaders, Rahman expressed his expectation of continued support for his government. Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh presented a nine-point charter of demands, including recognition of Dawra-e-Hadith degrees and the withdrawal of cases against Islamic scholars. Following this engagement, the Prime Minister was scheduled to visit Hathazari to pay respects at the grave of Hefazat's founding amir.

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We all stood together against those who tried to steer the country off course during the last election. They had attempted the same in 1971, 1986 and 1996, but failed each time.