Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Due to the large gap between demand and supply, the government has to struggle to supply gas to industries and households, though the demand for fuel is low in the winter season. Discontent is increasing among businessmen and citizens.
It we think about the long-term energy security, the interim government should focus on oil and gas exploration in the sea area. There are a total of 26 blocks in the Bay of Bengal, 15 in the deep sea and 11 in the shallow sea. Though almost a decade after maritime boundary disputes settled with India and Myanmar, oil and gas exploration in the vast sea still remains elusive.
As reported, the current government had invited tenders for deep sea gas exploration. Seven multinational companies...