A temporary shutdown at a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal has caused widespread low gas pressure in Dhaka and nearby areas, just days before the start of Ramadan.
Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution PLC said maintenance work at one of the country’s floating LNG terminals reduced the volume of gas being supplied to the national grid. As a result, residential, commercial and industrial consumers have experienced sharp drops in pipeline pressure.
The company warned that the low pressure could continue for more than 24 hours and expressed regret for the inconvenience. Supply is expected to improve once maintenance work is completed.
The disruption comes at a particularly sensitive time. During Ramadan, household gas demand rises significantly as families prepare meals for sehri before dawn and iftar in the evening. Many residents reported being unable to cook due to weak or absent gas flow, increasing frustration ahead of the fasting month.
The incident highlights Bangladesh’s growing reliance on imported LNG to meet domestic demand. In recent years, falling local gas production has made the country more dependent on floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs). Any disruption at these terminals can quickly affect supply pressure across the capital.
Industrial users have also felt the impact, raising concerns about potential production slowdowns if supply instability continues.
The gas shortage has coincided with rising prices of essential food items ahead of Ramadan, adding to the financial strain on households. While the government has announced subsidised sales of selected commodities to ease pressure on consumers, the energy disruption has further complicated preparations.
Energy sector observers say the situation underscores the need for stronger supply resilience and better contingency planning during peak demand periods.
For now, households and businesses are waiting for normal gas pressure to return as Ramadan approaches.
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