Dhaka, March 23 -- Dhaka's petrol pumps are struggling to meet growing demand, with long queues forming day and night as many drivers leave empty-handed.

Staff at the stations are reportedly overwhelmed, and arguments have broken out among frustrated customers.

On Monday, two days after Eid-ul-Fitr, the capital's pumps continued to witness long lines of motorcycles and cars.

Some stations, including Purnima near Bangabhaban, remained closed, while Navana CNG near Dainik Bangla Mor supplied only diesel.

Despite the government lifting rationing ahead of Eid, the situation has turned critical since Sunday night.

Pump managers cited a two-day closure of depots during the Eid holidays as a primary reason for the shortage.

However, panic-...