State-run Petrobangla has initiated gas rationing as the ongoing Middle East crisis begins to pinch Bangladesh's energy supply, officials said.
About 50 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd) of gas has been cut from power plants, while fertilizer factories have seen a reduction of around 140 mmcfd.
The only exception is the government-owned Shahjalal Fertilizer Company at Fenchuganj, Sylhet, which will continue operations to support agricultural production during the country's largest rice-cropping season, officials added.
Petrobangla Chairman Md Arfanul Hoque told reporters that the government is also facing difficulties sourcing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the spot market due to disruptions to global supply.
He noted that while LNG deliveries have not been cancelled, some shipments are being deferred.
"Meetings with LNG operators are scheduled to assess supply conditions and cargo availability, and to inform them about the latest developments," he said.
