BANGLADESH APPAREL MAKERS FEEL THE PAIN AS GAS SHORTAGE BITES
November 1st, 2017
BANGLADESH’S apparel makers have been facing one of the country’s worst bouts of gas shortages, which has disrupted production in 350 units in Dhaka and its vicinity, with no immediate let-up in sight.
With gas power plants supplying 70% of Bangladesh’s electricity, power cuts have halted production. Many factories have captive power plants which run on gas. Also gas is used in Bangladesh garment factories directly for heating irons, boilers, steaming, washing and denim production processes.
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