Dhaka, April 17 -- The interim government has decided to resume gas connections for industries after a prolonged suspension caused by supply shortages.

Priority will be given to export-oriented factories and those located in export processing zones (EPZs).

The Energy and Mineral Resources Division conveyed the decision to Petrobangla on Wednesday, according to officials.

Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Advisor Fouzul Kabir Khan said instructions have been issued to ensure proper gas supply to newly connected industrial units.

He said the move came after the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) revised gas prices.

"Gas connections will be given to export-oriented industries and factories in EPZs on a priority basis," he ...