Dhaka, March 6 -- State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said that automation in fuel management has been a need of the hour.

That's why the government moved for automation in fuel system, he said while visiting the main establishment of the state-owned Padma Oil Company in Chattogram.

He advised the officials and employees of the Padma Oil Company to be smart as it has been a 154-year-old entity having long heritage.

He directed not to do any negligence in measuring petroleum fuels and measuring quality.

Nasrul Hamid also urged the officials to ensure international standards in the transportation of the petroleum fuels. This will bring the system under a specific policy guideline, he said.

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