Dhaka, March 23 -- Petrol pump owners in Bangladesh have warned that fuel stations across the country may shut down due to mounting security concerns and an ongoing fuel supply shortage.

The warning came in a late-night press release issued on Sunday by the Bangladesh Petrol Pump Owners Association, UNB reports.

The association said petrol pumps nationwide are facing a 'critical situation' as the daily fuel allocation from companies is insufficient to meet growing consumer demand.

As a result, motorcyclists are being forced to wait in long queues for hours to refuel.

Pump workers are also coming under severe physical and mental strain due to continuous workloads, the association said, adding that the situation could lead to a complete...