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Govt turns to CNG rationing, oil-fired power to save gas for industries

In a dual approach to free up industrial supply, the government also plans to clear outstanding dues owed to diesel- and furnace oil-fired power plants.

Long queues of vehicles are seen at a filling station in Chattogram city’s Kadamtali this afternoon. A sharp decline in liquefied natural gas supplies has plunged Bangladesh into a severe energy and power crisis. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin/TBS

Gas supply collapse triggers widespread power outages, CNG queues

Rows of CNG run vehicles line up outside a filling station in Chattogram, 2 August 2026. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin/TBS

CNG stations in Chattogram see long queues amid gas shortage

A visit to several filling stations in Tejgaon and Moghbazar areas in Dhaka today (29 July) found long queues of CNG-run auto-rickshaws and other vehicles. Photo: Focus Bangla

Gas crisis leaves auto-rickshaw drivers languishing in queues, facing income drop

A bus fills up with CNG at a filling station in Brahmanbaria, where low gas supply has caused long waits. Photo: TBS

Gas shortage leaves vehicles queuing for hours at Brahmanbaria filling stations

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Indian capital announces work-from-home days to weather fuel shortage

CNG powered auto-rickshaw. Photo: UNB

CNG drivers' council announces rally to press for registration, safety demands

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Brahmanbaria commuters suffer as CNG, auto-rickshaw strike enters third day

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CNG owners collected Tk2,160cr illegally from drivers in 22 years: Auto-rickshaw workers federation

CNG drivers block road in Mohakhali, Dhaka, on 16 February 2025. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

CNG autorickshaw drivers lift blockades as BRTA withdraws decision to reenforce meter usage

Traffic returns to normal as CNG drivers leave the streets in front of Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital on 13 February 2025. Photo: TBS

Govt decision to enforce meter usage: CNG-run autorickshaw drivers end protest after 3hrs

CNG powered auto-rickshaw. Photo: UNB

Overcharging: Punishment for CNG auto-rickshaw drivers set to be reinforced 

Buses remain parked inside Bhola bus terminal amid strike on 29 January 2024. Photo: TBS

Transport strike in Bhola as clashes ensue between bus, CNG drivers