Noakhali residents demand smooth gas supply

Inhabitants of Sonapur and its adjoining areas in Noakhali municipality formed a human chain in front of the deputy commissioner's office in the district yesterday demanding uninterrupted gas supply. The residents of the areas have been suffering from a serious shortage of gas for many days. Local people also besieged the office of Bakhrabad Gas Company Ltd office yesterday and submitted memorandum in this regard. Apart from hampering household activities, the ongoing gas crisis is also affecting businesses. Many of the consumers, finding no alternative, have already bought stoves to cook food. People, who do not have ability, are cooking food by using firewood.
“We are compelled to adapt to a lifestyle without gas,” said housewife Jali Akhter of Mobbatpur ward no 9. “When we are paying bill, then why won’t they provide us with gas,” said questioned. Mukta Akther , another housewife, said Bakhrabad Gas Distribution Company Ltd has failed to supply gas supply to consumers during peak hour. Fakruddin, a ward commissioner, alleged that the consumers get little gas at around 11pm, but it does not help much.
Deputy General Manager of Bakhrabad Gas Distribution Company Ltd Khairul Alam acknowledged the gas crisis saying: “The problem will be solved soon.

 

Noakhali residents demand smooth gas supply

Inhabitants of Sonapur and its adjoining areas in Noakhali municipality formed a human chain in front of the deputy commissioners office in the district yesterday demanding uninterrupted gas supply. The residents of the areas have been suffering from a serious shortage of gas for many days. Local people also besieged the office of Bakhrabad Gas Company Ltd office yesterday and submitted memorandum in this regard. Apart from hampering household activities, the ongoing gas crisis is also affecting businesses. Many of the consumers, finding no alternative, have already bought stoves to cook food. People, who do not have ability, are cooking food by using firewood. We are compelled to adapt to a lifestyle without gas, said housewife Jali Akhter of Mobbatpur ward no 9. When we are paying bill, then why wont they provide us with gas, said questioned. Mukta Akther , another housewife, said Bakhrabad Gas Distribution Company Ltd has failed to supply gas supply to consumers during peak hour. Fakruddin, a ward commissioner, alleged that the consumers get little gas at around 11pm, but it does not help much. Deputy General Manager of Bakhrabad Gas Distribution Company Ltd Khairul Alam acknowledged the gas crisis saying: The problem will be solved soon.