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Firewood stove sales surge as gas supply falls

Residents of Dhaka and nearby Narayanganj are increasingly turning to firewood stoves amid a decline in pipeline gas supply and rising LPG prices rise. Artisans report higher demand, with stoves selling for Tk 300 to Tk 800 depending on their size and design.

Firewood stoves are on display at a factory in Dolaipar in the capital. Prices range from Tk 300 to Tk 800, depending on size and design. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Firewood stoves are on display at a factory in Dolaipar in the capital. Prices range from Tk 300 to Tk 800, depending on size and design. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Firewood stoves are set out to dry at a factory along Chittagong Road in Narayanganj. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Firewood stoves are set out to dry at a factory along Chittagong Road in Narayanganj. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Firewood stoves are displayed in front of a shop along Chittagong Road in Narayanganj. Each stove sells for between Tk 300 and Tk 800, depending on size and design. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Firewood stoves are displayed in front of a shop along Chittagong Road in Narayanganj. Each stove sells for between Tk 300 and Tk 800, depending on size and design. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Firewood stoves are displayed in front of a shop along Chittagong Road in Narayanganj. Each stove sells for between Tk 300 and Tk 800, depending on size and design. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Firewood stoves are displayed in front of a shop along Chittagong Road in Narayanganj. Each stove sells for between Tk 300 and Tk 800, depending on size and design. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Firewood stoves are on display in front of a shop along Chittagong Road in Narayanganj. Prices range from Tk 300 to Tk 800, depending on size and design. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Firewood stoves are on display in front of a shop along Chittagong Road in Narayanganj. Prices range from Tk 300 to Tk 800, depending on size and design. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Firewood stoves are on display in front of a shop along Chittagong Road in Narayanganj. Prices range from Tk 300 to Tk 800, depending on size and design. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Firewood stoves are on display in front of a shop along Chittagong Road in Narayanganj. Prices range from Tk 300 to Tk 800, depending on size and design. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Artisans making firewood stoves at a factory along Chittagong Road in Narayanganj. A gas crisis has driven up demand for the stoves in many areas. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Artisans making firewood stoves at a factory along Chittagong Road in Narayanganj. A gas crisis has driven up demand for the stoves in many areas. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
A man is seen at work at a factory in Dhaka's Dolaipar, using cement and powdered brick to make firewood stoves. Prices vary depending on size and design. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
A man is seen at work at a factory in Dhaka's Dolaipar, using cement and powdered brick to make firewood stoves. Prices vary depending on size and design. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
A man is seen at work at a factory in Dhaka's Dolaipar, using cement and powdered brick to make firewood stoves. Prices vary depending on size and design. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
A man is seen at work at a factory in Dhaka's Dolaipar, using cement and powdered brick to make firewood stoves. Prices vary depending on size and design. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
A potential buyer visits a firewood stove factory along Chattogram Road in Narayanganj. Daily sales now range from 20 to 25 stoves. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
A potential buyer visits a firewood stove factory along Chattogram Road in Narayanganj. Daily sales now range from 20 to 25 stoves. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
A decline in piped gas supply and a rise in LPG prices have compelled many to turn to firewood stoves. A woman is seen cooking on the old-fashioned stove. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
A decline in piped gas supply and a rise in LPG prices have compelled many to turn to firewood stoves. A woman is seen cooking on the old-fashioned stove. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

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Published : 09 Jan 2026, 08:04 PM

Updated : 09 Jan 2026, 08:04 PM

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