Minister assures adequate supply as govt to withdraw fuel rationing for public transport

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam has announced that the fuel rationing system for public transport will be withdrawn, assuring that buses and long-distance vehicles will receive adequate fuel supplies despite the ongoing energy challenges.

The minister made the announcement on Saturday in the Gulistan area of Dhaka, stating that the existing limits on fuel allocation for public transport would no longer remain in effect.

He said that from Saturday night, fuel rationing for long-distance and public transport services would be lifted and buses would receive sufficient fuel to maintain normal operations.

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