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Fuel shortage triggers long queues at Dhaka stations

Fuel shortage triggers long queues at Dhaka stations
Vehicles queue at fuel station in Asad Gate, Dhaka as a fuel supply shortage hits the capital. Photo: Md Rizwanul Hasan/TIMES
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Vehicles lined up at fuel stations in Dhaka on Monday as supply shortage hit the capital, causing frustration among motorists.

At Asad Gate, cars and motorcycles were seen queuing for hours, while several filling stations near Bijoy Sarani struggled to meet demand. Some pumps were unable to supply fuel altogether, intensifying the rush at those still operating.

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Cars and motorcycles lined up at filling stations for fuel amid shortages on Monday, with several pumps unable to supply while others faced heavy demand near Bijoy Sarani in Dhaka. Photo: Shamim-Us-Salehin/TIMES

The shortage has led to heavy congestion around key intersections, with drivers reporting delays and uncertainty over when supplies will normalise.

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Cars and motorcycles lined up at filling stations for fuel amid shortages on Monday, with several pumps unable to supply while others faced heavy demand near Bijoy Sarani in Dhaka. Photo: Shamim-Us-Salehin/TIMES
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Cars and motorcycles lined up at filling stations for fuel amid shortages on Monday, with several pumps unable to supply while others faced heavy demand near Bijoy Sarani in Dhaka. Photo: Shamim-Us-Salehin/TIMES
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