Ensure urgent fuel supply through global partners: Jamaat Ameer

Morotbike-rush for fuel at a petrol filling station in the capital on Monday.

Dhaka, Mar 9 — Ameer-e-Jamaat Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Monday urged the government to take immediate steps to ensure adequate fuel supply by urgently contacting international partners and friendly countries.

In a Facebook post from his verified account, he said the suffering of people in different parts of the country, including the capital, in buying fuel is “very painful”.

He mentioned that people have been waiting in queues stretching for kilometres and standing for hours to buy fuel, while many are fasting during Ramadan and some vehicles have already run out of fuel.

Dr Shafiqur said the crisis is not only disrupting the travel of ordinary people but also affecting electricity generation and industrial activities.

With the Eid journey approaching, he warned that the situation could make travel even more difficult for people if it is not resolved quickly.

He said Jamaat had earlier urged the government to take initiatives to import fuel from alternative sources, but the situation is worsening day by day.

“We once again request the government to take immediate initiatives and ensure fuel supply on an urgent basis by contacting international partners and friendly countries,” he said.

He also urged people to remain patient during the crisis and avoid unnecessary use of fuel.

“May Allah grant us the strength to overcome this crisis,” he added. - UNB