Lalmonirhat, Sept. 22 -- The illegal trade of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders continues unabated in Lalmonirhat's villages and markets, reflecting a nationwide problem in Bangladesh, amid lax government monitoring and inadequate regulation.

From roadside tea stalls to grocery stores, hardware shops and even cement depots, the highly flammable cylinders are reportedly available everywhere, often stored recklessly beside open flames!

Many sellers distribute cylinders without fire safety measures or approval from the Department of Explosives, placing both buyers and residents at constant risk.

Cross-filling, the transfer of LPG from one cylinder to another, is also carried out by unauthorised individuals and unregulated businesses...