Dhaka, Jan. 7 -- The state-run BCIC has sought an uninterrupted supply of at least 197 million cubic feet of gas per day (MMCFD) to keep four urea fertiliser factories operational for 11 consecutive months.

The Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC) recently made a proposal to the Ministry of Industries (MoI) for taking its necessary steps to this effect in line with the recommendations of a committee formed by the Energy and Mineral Resources Division.

The corporation has also requested the authorities to amend Clause 10.3 of BERC (Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission) Order No. 2023/20 in order to raise the guaranteed daily gas supply to 197 MMCFD from 140 MMCFD for the sake of uninterrupted fertiliser production.

The B...