The Energy and  Mineral Resources Division conducted drives against illegal gas connections in different districts across the country. Photo: PID

DHAKA, Aug 11, 2025 (BSS) - As part of an ongoing campaign against illegal 
gas connections, mobile courts under the supervision of the Energy and 
Mineral Resources Division have conducted drives in different districts 
across the country.
 
On Sunday, a team, led by Magistrate Monija Khatun, of the division conducted 
raids in various locations under Fatullah upazila of Narayanganj district, 
said a press release here today.

During the raid, illegal gas connections were found at M/s Bandhan Steel 
Works and Habiba Bakery. The connections were disconnected and "killed" the 
source of gas connection. The two business establishments were illegally 
using gas worth approximately Taka 14,04,830 and Taka 64,671 per month 
respectively.

In addition, the team also disconnected 13 illegal residential connections 
which were using double burners in the area and realized the fine of Taka 
10,000.

Simultaneously, another team led by Magistrate Hasibur Rahman raided the 
Atlaspur and Adhuria areas under Rupganj upazila of the district. They 
disconnected gas connections to about 220 houses and removed over 700 feet of 
illegal pipeline, which was part of a distribution line illegally laid over a 
3.5-kilometer area.

On the other hand, a mobile court led by Magistrate Saikat Raihan operated in 
the Joydebpur and Hatiyab areas under Gazipur district. 

During the drive, fines totaling Taka 1,00,000 were collected from M/s Virgo 
Tobacco and several other industrial and residential establishments for 
illegal gas connections. 

The overall operation in the district disconnected an illegal gas load of 
16,040 cubic feet per hour and removed more than 600 feet of illegal pipeline 
from industrial, captive and residential sectors.

The Energy and Mineral Resources Division and Titas Gas Authority have stated 
that these operations will continue regularly to ensure a legal and safe gas 
supply for all.