Bangladesh currently has 27 gas fields which are operational and supplying the nation with much needed natural gas. No matter whether it is used for cooking or industries, further development in gas sector is a must. To this end, strides have been made in gas supply in the country through locating new gas fields and also establishing new gas links to the grid for the public use. In that continuity, to supply gas to the northern regions of the country, the government has decided to expand pipeline gas supply.
As there is no gas supply directly to the northern regions namely, Rangpur, Nilphamari, Pirganj and the adjacent areas, this new gas line will help expand industry infrastructure in the area and also ensure supply of gas for the households. As per a report in this daily, this is an intuitive that has been deemed high priority by the Prime Minister. This natural gas facility will help increase the socio-economic status of people of the regions concerned.
This natural gas facility will help increase
the socio-economic status of
people of the regions
concerned
The report also elaborated on the specifications of the gas line which will be 150 kilometres long and 30 inch in diameter and will cost around Tk 137,855 lakh. This means that uninterrupted gas supply can be maintained to these areas from the grid without any problems. However, it would be prudent if the project can be finished as early as possible. It is estimated that the project implementation has been pushed back to 2023 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Hopefully, it will be finished earlier with the efforts of the project leaders and workers.
Experts opine that based on geographical and regional context, Saidpur and Rangpur are the most important locations for the development of commerce and industry. There are many small and big industries located in Saidpur and Rangpur and inside the BSCIC. The new gas pipeline will help develop the overall economy of the area. The authorities concerned must finish the project in due time and within the given budget.