A planned 24-hour suspension of gas supply will affect several parts of Dhaka and its surrounding industrial belt from Friday morning, according to an official notification issued by the Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Limited.
The shutdown will begin at 7:00 am on Friday, 24 April, and continue uninterrupted until 7:00 am on Saturday, 25 April. During this period, all categories of consumers—residential, commercial, and industrial—within the designated zones will experience a complete interruption in gas services.
Although the utility provider has not disclosed specific technical details in its public notice, such scheduled disruptions are commonly carried out for essential maintenance works, pipeline inspections, system upgrades, or network expansion activities. These measures are generally intended to enhance long-term supply stability and improve operational efficiency across the distribution network.
Authorities have also cautioned that areas adjacent to the listed zones may not face a full shutdown but could experience reduced gas pressure or intermittent supply instability throughout the 24-hour period. Consumers have been advised to make prior arrangements to minimise inconvenience, particularly by securing alternative cooking fuel and adjusting gas-dependent industrial operations where possible.
The suspension will have a widespread impact across key industrial hubs, residential neighbourhoods, and major transport corridors in and around Savar, Ashulia, and neighbouring districts. Significant economic zones, including export-oriented facilities and manufacturing clusters, are expected to be temporarily affected.
Affected Areas Overview
| Category |
Affected Locations |
| Industrial zones |
Dhaka Export Processing Zone, Beximco Industrial Complex (DRS), Malancha Power Plant |
| Transport corridors |
Ashulia–Bypail road (both sides), Dewan Idris Road (both sides) |
| Residential and mixed areas |
Savar town, Savar Cantonment, Nabinagar, Chandra, Gazirchat, Noyapara |
| Key localities in Savar & Ashulia |
Kashimpur, Saradagonj, Haji Market, Bank Town, Radio Colony, Kolma, Dholair |
| Surrounding regions |
Sripur, Manikganj adjoining areas, Jirabo, Baipail, Kanchgari, Bhadail |
The Titas Gas authorities have expressed regret over the temporary disruption and urged consumers to remain patient and cooperative during the suspension period. They have assured the public that normal gas supply will be restored immediately upon completion of the scheduled maintenance window, provided no unforeseen technical complications arise.
Officials further emphasised that such short-term interruptions are necessary to ensure the long-term reliability, safety, and efficiency of the national gas distribution infrastructure, particularly in rapidly growing industrial zones where demand continues to rise.
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