Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- The Bangladesh Restaurant Owners' Association (BROA) has warned that the country's restaurant industry is facing an existential threat due to skyrocketing energy costs, persistent inflation, and regulatory harassment.

During a press conference held at the Dhaka Reporters Unity on Tuesday (January 13), BROA leaders called for immediate, coordinated government intervention to protect an industry that supports approximately 30 lakh workers and millions more livelihoods.

The most critical challenge cited by the association is the acute shortage of gas. Since December, restaurants nationwide have struggled with a severe lack of LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas), while many previous pipeline connections remain disconnected.

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