DHAKA, Feb 20, 2019 (BSS) – Gas supply has resumed in the western part of
the capital from 6am today after suspension for 12 hours due to relocation of
pipelines to facilitate the construction work of metro rail project.
“TGTDC has resumed the supply of gas in the western part of the capital
from 6am today following relocation of pipelines,” director operation of
Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Ltd (TGTDC) Engineer
Kamruzzaman Khan told BSS.
During the relocation work, some pipes and valves of the main supply have
been replaced to ensure uninterrupted supply in the capital city, he added.
All residential, commercial and industrial gas consumers, along with some
key government establishments such as Bangabhaban, Gono Bhaban, Jatiya
Sangsad and Dhaka University did not get supply of gas from 6pm Tuesday to
till 6am Wednesday.
During the period, there was no supply of gas in Mirpur, Shyamoli,
Manipuripara, Agargaon, Mohammadpur, Dhanmondi, Ganabhaban, Jatiya Sangshad
Bhaban, Kalabagan, Hajaribag, BUET, Dhaka University area, Shahbag, Green
Road, areas of entire Old Dhaka, Bangabhaban, Gopibag, Shamibag, Rampura,
Banasree, Nandipara, Maghbazar, Siddheshwari, Shegunbagicha, Mintu Road,
Tejgaon, Khilgaon, Basabo , Motijheel and Kamalapur.