5,000 Tons of Diesel to Arrive from India Today

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Publish : 10 Mar 2026, 10:15 AM

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The Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has announced that 5,000 tons of diesel are scheduled to arrive from India's Numaligarh Refinery today (March 10).

The fuel will be delivered via the cross-border pipeline, with pumping operations reportedly already underway.

Muhammad Morshed Hossain Azad, General Manager (Commerce and Operations) of BPC, confirmed the development to the media.

Strategic Energy Move
The government has taken this urgent step to maintain national fuel reserves and ensure an uninterrupted supply across the country. Officials noted that importing via pipeline significantly reduces both transportation costs and transit time.

Key Points of the Agreement
Immediate Request: Bangladesh has formally proposed importing an additional 50,000 tons of diesel over the next four months.

This request was conveyed to Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma by Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Sunday.

Existing Contract: A long-term agreement is already in place to import 180,000 tons of diesel through December 2026.

Resumption of Supply: Supply had been temporarily halted due to strained relations between Dhaka and Delhi. The total project cost is estimated at 1,462 crore BDT, funded through a combination of BPC resources and bank loans.

This resumption of fuel flow marks a critical moment in stabilizing Bangladesh's energy sector amid ongoing regional shifts.

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