Mohammad Faozul Kabir Khan, the interim government’s adviser in charge of the Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources, has said that controlling the price of LPG is crucial to tackling the country’s short-term energy crisis. He noted that the current market price of LPG cylinders — over Tk 1,200 — is making it difficult for both industrial and household users to afford them, whereas the price should ideally be within Tk 1,000.
Speaking as the chief guest at a policy conclave titled “LPG in Bangladesh: Economy, Environment and Safety” organized by the Daily Banik Barta at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel on Saturday (October 11), the adviser emphasized the urgent need for reform in the sector.
“The main challenge for LPG is its price,” he said. “In some places, cylinders priced at Tk 1,200 are being sold for Tk 1,400–1,500. It is essential to ensure price control, improve logistics, and enhance the efficiency of the private sector. Without responsible business practices, ensuring energy security will not be possible.”
The adviser further stated that the current shortage of primary energy in Bangladesh is not a natural crisis but a planned situation, created by certain powerful politicians and their allied business groups. Due to poor planning in gas supply and power generation, a large number of illegal connections have been established in industrial and residential areas, he added.
He urged strict action against illegal gas connections and stressed, “Without responsible corporate behavior and good governance, the nation’s energy security will remain at risk