The government has decided to resume gas supply to the Ashuganj fertilizer plant in Brahmanbaria from May 1, prioritizing agricultural needs despite ongoing energy constraints.
Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood announced the decision in Parliament recently.
The move came after concerns were raised by lawmaker Rumeen Farhana, who noted that fertilizer production in Ashuganj had been halted due to gas shortages, affecting farmers in her constituency.
Responding to the issue, the minister said, “Although this may impact electricity generation, we have decided to supply gas to the fertilizer factory from May 1 considering the importance of agriculture.”
He acknowledged that Bangladesh has been facing a gas shortage since 2016, leading to reduced pressure and lower supply to households and industries. Currently, gas distribution is being managed primarily to keep industrial production running.
