Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- The growing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sector in Bangladesh is facing numerous challenges, especially the illegal cross-filling due to lack of monitoring and awareness.

Cross-filling, which means transfer of LPG from one cylinder to another, is being done by many unauthorised individuals or unregulated businesses across the country. It may lead to a disaster anytime risking the lives of consumers and public, it has been alleged.

Improper handling and inadequate equipment can lead to leaks, fires, explosions, and even loss of life as LPG is highly flammable.

Thousands of such LPG gas cylinders are being used across the country although their tempers are expired.

But these cylinders are being repeatedly refilled and...