Independent Member of Parliament Rumin Farhana described Brahmanbaria as both a culturally rich and paradoxical region during a parliamentary session on Thursday. She highlighted its heritage as the birthplace of renowned artists and language movement figures, while also noting its reputation for local disputes. Her remarks came while presenting a private member’s resolution in the National Parliament.

Farhana criticized the persistent gas crisis in her constituency, Sarail, despite Brahmanbaria being a key supplier of gas to the rest of Bangladesh. She said residents face low gas pressure from morning to afternoon, forcing reliance on clay stoves, LPG cylinders, and electric cookers. She alleged that illegal gas connections continue through corrupt practices, depriving the government of revenue and worsening shortages for legal users.

She urged that Brahmanbaria residents should receive gas supply priority before distribution to other regions, arguing that the district’s resources should first benefit its own people.