Bangladesh Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury has said there is no fuel shortage in the country and that the current disruption will return to normal within the next two to three days.
He made the remarks on Wednesday at a consultation meeting in Gazipur held ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, where government officials, lawmakers, factory owners, and other stakeholders discussed maintaining stability in the industrial belts of Gazipur and Dhaka district, as well as ensuring the timely payment of workers’ wages and festival bonuses.
The minister said the government remains fully alert over the situation and stressed that employers must act responsibly to protect workers’ rights during the Eid period. He also warned that any kind of disorder in the industrial zone would not be tolerated.
According to Ariful Haque Chowdhury, Bangladesh has adjusted fuel prices in line with international market conditions, but the present difficulties are temporary and expected to ease soon.
During the meeting, factory owners urged the government to ensure uninterrupted electricity and an adequate diesel supply for generators, especially as industries prepare for increased pressure ahead of the holiday.
Participants in the meeting expressed a joint commitment to maintaining a peaceful environment in the industrial areas during the Eid season. The session was chaired by Gazipur Deputy Commissioner Md. Nurul Karim Bhuiyan and attended by senior officials, lawmakers, and representatives from labour, administration, and law enforcement agencies.