Dhaka, March 24 -- Several fuel stations across Dhaka remained closed on Tuesday amid a shortage of petrol and octane, forcing motorists to search for fuel as supplies remain uncertain.

At a petrol pump in a busy area in Dhaka, operations were halted in the afternoon as the station awaited fresh deliveries. Staff at the facility said they had been unable to secure fuel supplies earlier in the day due to payment processing issues.

Aminul Islam, assistant manager at the fuel station, said the delay occurred because the bank was closed at the time when payment for the fuel consignment needed to be made.

Speaking to ANI, he said, "Since the bank was closed at that time, we couldn't submit the payment. As a result, no fuel delivery was made...