Savar: Gas supply will remain suspended for 24 hours in Savar, Ashulia, and nearby areas starting Friday morning due to urgent pipeline relocation work for the Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway project, authorities announced.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the shutdown is scheduled to commence at 7:00 am on Friday (April 24) and will continue until 7:00 am on Saturday (April 25). This temporary suspension will affect areas including Ashulia TBS to Baipail road on both sides, Dhaka EPZ, Malancha Power Plant, Beximco Industrial Complex (DRS), Kashimpur, Saradaganj, Haji Market, Sripur, Chandra, Nabinagar, Savar town, Bank Colony, Savar Cantonment, Ulail, Bank Town, Radio Colony, Kolma, Doshaid, Kumkumari, Akran, Charabag, Baro Ashulia, Tongabari, Kathgara, Zirabo, Gazirchat, Nayapara, Dewan Idris Road, Nayarhat, Balibhadrapur, Palli Bidyut, Dendabor, Vaidail, and Latifpur, among others.
Officials noted that during the shutdown period, gas pressure may also be lower than usual in surrounding areas. The authorities have expressed regret for the temporary inconvenience caused to consumers and assured that the relocation work is essential for the ongoing infrastructure project.