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DINAJPUR, April 1, 2026 (BSS) - A total of 7,000 metric tons of diesel has 
been imported from India through a pipeline to the Parbatipur depot in 
Dinajpur, marking the third such consignment this month.

Ahsan Habib Chowdhury, deputy manager (Operations) of Padma Oil PLC's 
Parbatipur Depot, confirmed the development on Wednesday afternoon. He said 
the import is part of ongoing government efforts to ensure the country's 
energy security through steady fuel supply from India.

According to depot sources, the latest shipment began its journey from the 
Numaligarh Refinery in Assam, India, where diesel pumping started at 6:45 pm 
on March 28. The consignment reached the Bangladesh terminal of the India-
Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline at 10:30 pm on Tuesday.

Earlier, two separate shipments of 5,000 metric tons each were received at 
the depot on March 11 and March 23, respectively. With the latest addition, a 
total of 17,000 metric tons of diesel has been imported through the pipeline 
in three phases during March.

To maintain uninterrupted fuel distribution across the country, the 
Parbatipur depot has remained operational even on Fridays following 
government directives. The supply of diesel to authorized dealers has 
continued as usual.

Officials confirmed that the distribution of the newly arrived diesel began 
from Wednesday noon. To ensure security during the distribution process, 
members of the Bangladesh Army and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been 
deployed at the depot.

Authorities report that the distribution is proceeding smoothly under strict 
supervision.