DHAKA, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- The Bangladeshi government has planned to resume gas connections to industries after a lull of months.
Zanedra Nath Sarker, chairman of Petrbangla (Bangladesh Oil, Gas and Mineral Corporation), has said the authorities are actively considering providing new gas connections to the industries.
He said they have shared their positive opinions with the country's Energy and Mineral Resources Division.
"We do hope that the division will soon take its final decision in this regard," Sarker told reporters.
He said that they always attach much importance to industries in offering gas connections considering economic aspects.
The country's previous government in April this year decided not to provide electricity and gas supply to new factories if they are set up in any other places except in government-designated economic zones or industrial enclaves. ■