Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- Bangladesh's worsening gas crisis is disrupting industrial production, straining households and threatening the country's export earnings as severe shortages force factories to rely on costly diesel generators while consumers grapple with low gas pressure for cooking.

Industry leaders said persistent shortages of gas and electricity have disrupted production in key export-oriented sectors, particularly readymade garments (RMG), textiles and steel, increasing costs and jeopardising delivery schedules for overseas buyers.

Households in Dhaka and other urban areas have also been bearing the brunt of the crisis, with many residents reporting little or no gas supply during peak cooking hours.

Families have been forced to co...