Dhaka, June 8 -- A special parliamentary committee has recommended increasing Bangladesh's strategic fuel reserve capacity to at least three months.
The committee also recommended diversifying fuel import sources, fully automating the supply system, and taking strict measures to prevent illegal stockpiling and smuggling.
The report of the special committee, formed to review measures for addressing the recent energy situation, was presented in Parliament on Sunday by the committee chairman, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Iqbal Hasan Mahmud.
The second session of the 13th National Parliament began on Sunday afternoon, during which the national budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 will be presented.
The issue was disc...