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Published : 10 Jan 2026, 05:03 PM
Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Ltd has said it may take several more hours for gas pressure to fully return to normal in parts of Dhaka, even after replacing a damaged valve on a distribution line along Mirpur Road.
In a statement issued on Saturday afternoon, the state-run distributor said the faulty valve had been replaced with a new one and gas supply was being restored gradually.
“Gas pressure across the network may take several hours to stabilise. We sincerely regret the temporary inconvenience caused to our valued customers."
Severe low pressure has affected several Dhaka areas following an explosion at a valve on the Mirpur Road distribution line, along with damage to a pipeline laid beneath the Turag River.
Residents have been struggling with inadequate gas supply since last Sunday, when a Titas distribution pipeline was damaged by a ship’s anchor.
Residents of Mohammadpur and other areas have faced acute shortages since Tuesday.
One resident, Mir Huzaifa Al-Mamdouh, wrote on Facebook: “For the past five days there has been no gas, and I have seen no discussion from the government. If anyone protests for gas, I will join.”
Gas shortages are common in many areas during winter, but the recent technical faults have worsened the situation.
Residents in areas including Dhanmondi, Mohammadpur, Shyamoli, New Market, Hazaribagh and Gabtoli are receiving little or no gas supply.
In several neighbourhoods, stoves are not lighting at all, while some households report getting minimal pressure late at night.
The disruption has severely affected hotels, restaurants, bakeries and small food outlets.
Many households have been forced to use electric cookers or buy food from outside due to the lack of gas.
