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Padma Meghna Jamuna 

EP Report


Although historically a private sector activity, petroleum sector operations in Bangladesh - in refining, import and marketing - have been dominated by public sector entities. Active private participation in various areas of petroleum operations has been precluded by public monopoly, reinforced by policies and lack of access to infrastructure. Private participation has been limited to retail distribution and inland transportation of petroleum products, and trading and distribution of lubricants, LPG, and CNG, where the private sector has built some infrastructure. full report


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Gas Crisis, Some Memories

Saleque Sufi

                                     

For the last several years during peak demand hours particularly from 5pm to 10:30pm the public sector organizations generating capability cannot meet the increasing demand. Load shedding and power failure is recurring phenomenon. This situation cannot be allowed to continue for long. full report





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