Another pipeline accident at Titas disrupts gas supply in Uttara, nearby areas

A gas pipeline accident has occurred once again in Dhaka, marking the third such incident within two weeks, further disrupting gas supply in the capital.

This time, a valve on an industrial customer’s service line burst near the Uttara–Tongi Bridge, causing a high-pressure gas leak.

In response, gas supply through Uttara’s main pipeline has been shut down immediately.

The information was confirmed in a press release issued on Tuesday night by Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution PLC, the company responsible for gas distribution in Dhaka and surrounding districts.

According to the statement, the leakage forced Titas to shut down the main 12-inch-diameter gas distribution pipeline in Uttara. As a result, gas supply has been suspended across Uttara, Uttarkhan, Dakshinkhan, and adjacent areas.

Work is currently underway to replace the damaged valve.

The valve is used to regulate gas flow by increasing or reducing pressure and is installed at various points along the pipeline.

Titas Gas authorities expressed sincere apologies to customers for the temporary inconvenience.

The incident comes amid an ongoing LPG gas supply crisis in Dhaka over the past month, during which LPG has been scarce even at double the usual price.

At the same time, repeated accidents in the pipeline gas network have continued to disrupt supply.

On 4 January, a pipeline beneath the Turag River developed a leak, which continues to affect gas supply in areas such as Mirpur and Mohammadpur.

Subsequently, on 10 January, a valve burst in front of the Ganabhaban, cutting off gas supply and causing significant inconvenience to consumers.

Gas supply was restored later that night after a new valve was installed.