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Bangladesh Faces Gas Crisis: Urgent Action Needed

6/2/2025

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Bangladesh is grappling with a dire gas crisis as LNG imports come to a standstill, causing supply to plummet to 2,692mmcfd against a soaring demand of 4,000mmcfd. This shortfall is straining industries and inflating energy costs for consumers. Experts are calling for urgent policy revisions, a focus on domestic gas exploration, and a shift towards renewable energy for a sustainable future.

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Bangladesh is grappling with a dire gas crisis as LNG imports come to a standstill, causing supply to plummet to 2,692mmcfd against a soaring demand of 4,000mmcfd. This shortfall is straining industries and inflating energy costs for consumers. Experts are calling for urgent policy revisions, a focus on domestic gas exploration, and a shift towards renewable energy for a sustainable future.