Dhaka, May 26 -- Expressing deep concern over the ongoing poor gas supply, leaders of the country's primary textile mills on Sunday demanded immediate measures to ensure uninterrupted energy supply to industries.

They also urged the government to suspend the increased prices of gas for industries and captive power plants, arguing that their operations are severely affected, pushing factories to the verge of shutdown.

They recommended the government to adopt a mid- and long-term strategy and roadmap, devising the way out of the existing energy crisis and ensuring smooth gas supply.

"If the government doesn't take immediate measures, there would be no requirement of adequate gas pressure as factories will be shut," Bangladesh Textile Mil...