Bangladesh, April 12 -- The government has launched a pilot programme of a QR code-based mobile application aimed at streamlining fuel distribution, reducing irregularities, and ensuring greater transparency in a sector affected by global supply uncertainties.

Developed under the Energy and Mineral Resources Division, the "Fuel Pass" app is initially being introduced for motorcycle users at two fuel stations in Dhaka - Trust Filling Station near Bijoy Sarani and Sonar Bangla Filling Station at Asad Gate.

The initiative is being implemented by the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC).

Officials said the pilot phase is intended to test system efficiency before a nationwide rollout covering all types of vehicles.

The launch comes amid ...