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Dhaka Friday,  Mar 29, 2024

Tengratila Gas Explosion Day Today

Magurchara-Tengratila devastating gas explosion day would be observed today.

The devastating gas explosion had occurred on June 14, 1997 while the oil and gas company, Occidental, was drilling at Magurchara, northeast Moulvibazar district.

It destroyed 245 billion cubic feet natural gas side by side with causing serious damages to environment, ecology and wildlifeand permanently damaging vast areas there, according to a probe report.

Different organizations have chalked out elaborately to observe the day.

Convener Engineer Sheikh Muhammad Shahidullah and member secretary Professor Anu Muhammad of National Committee of the Protect Oil-Gas-Mineral Resources and Power-Port said the explosion caused estimated 550 billion cubic feet of natural gas loss to Bangladesh.

They said Bangladesh’s due is pending to the US and Canada companies for the devastating gas explosion worth of Taka 50,000 crore.

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