Northern Bangladesh districts experience severe petroleum shortages that threaten agricultural operations. Five regions receive merely 21 lakh litres against monthly requirements exceeding 1.25 crore litres. Supply coverage reaches only 22 percent of actual demand. Transport limitations create bottlenecks for fuel distribution across affected areas. Railway wagon availability has decreased significantly from previous years.
Pump operators face extended waiting periods at distribution centers. Many travel to distant locations paying additional transport costs between 4,000 and 10,000 taka per tanker. Depot officials confirm adequate national fuel reserves exist. Railway infrastructure problems prevent efficient delivery to northern...