Bangladesh is not facing any fuel crisis, with imports and supply systems operating normally, State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam said on Friday.
Speaking to reporters during a visit to Mahmudul Hasan Chand Bazar in Tangail town, Shahe Alam said the government has already taken measures to ensure stable fuel availability in the coming months.
He said a three-month supply plan has been prepared to maintain continuity, while additional steps have been introduced to reduce energy consumption across sectors.
These measures include proposals to close markets earlier in the evening and reduce government expenditure, including a 30 percent cut in costs by ministers and senior officials.
The minister said the initiatives are part of broader efforts to manage energy demand efficiently while maintaining uninterrupted supply.
Addressing development issues, Shahe Alam said that despite claims of progress over the past years, the actual situation at the local level reflects gaps in infrastructure and services.
He added that discussions have already been held with the district office of the Local Government Engineering Department regarding development work in Park Bazar in Tangail, including improvements to roads and market facilities.
The minister said these projects would be implemented on an urgent basis to improve local infrastructure.
State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salahuddin Tuku and Local Government Engineering Department executive engineer Mohammad Kamruzzaman were also present during the visit.
Officials say maintaining stable fuel supply while managing consumption remains a priority as the government balances energy security with demand-side measures.
