Dhaka, April 17 -- Bangladesh has begun receiving an additional 5,000 tonnes of diesel from India through a cross-border pipeline, officials familiar with the development said on Friday, Dhaka Tribune reported.

The fresh consignment is being delivered to the Parbatipur Padma Oil depot as part of ongoing fuel imports aimed at ensuring a steady supply. "Another 5,000 tons of diesel has stated coming to Parbatipur Padma Oil depot from India through the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline," Parbatipur Padma Oil depot Manager Md Ahsan Habib Chowdhury said, as reported by Dhaka Tribune.

He added that the Parbatipur Rail Head depot started receiving the latest supply from the morning of April 16, according to Dhaka Tribune.

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