Dhaka, Jan. 10 -- Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Ltd has said it may take several more hours for gas pressure to fully return to normal in parts of Dhaka, even after replacing a damaged valve on a distribution line along Mirpur Road.

In a statement issued on Saturday afternoon, the state-run distributor said the faulty valve had been replaced with a new one and gas supply was being restored gradually.

"Gas pressure across the network may take several hours to stabilise. We sincerely regret the temporary inconvenience caused to our valued customers."

Severe low pressure has affected several Dhaka areas following an explosion at a valve on the Mirpur Road distribution line, along with damage to a pipeline laid beneath th...