At a press conference organized by the Energy Division on Wednesday, government officials attributed Bangladesh’s ongoing gas crisis to corruption, mismanagement, and policy failures of the former Awami League administration. They said that while a technical fault at a floating LNG terminal (FSRU) triggered the immediate disruption, long-term dependence on imported LNG had intensified the impact. The fault has temporarily halted gas supply from one terminal, reducing national grid supply by about 450 million cubic feet per day.

Officials explained that the supply shortfall has affected industries, power plants, and CNG stations across several regions, causing reduced gas pressure and temporary public inconvenience. Technical teams are prioritizing repairs to restore normal supply, while authorities are managing limited gas to maintain supply to critical sectors.

The government announced plans to reduce import reliance by expanding domestic exploration and production. A project worth 7.29 billion taka to drill three wells in Begumganj and Sunamganj has been approved, alongside ongoing efforts to attract local and foreign investment in onshore and offshore gas exploration.