Jasimuddin Iti Thakurgaon Correspondent The common people have suffered greatly as all petrol pumps in Thakurgaon district have suddenly closed without any prior announcement. Vehicle drivers and farmers are in trouble due to lack of fuel. On Wednesday (February 5), oil supply was stopped at all petrol pumps in the city from 10 am. Cars crowded in front of the pumps to get oil. Petrol pump owners in the district claim that all pumps have been closed since the morning due to central directives. Petrol Pump Owners Association President Enamul Haque said that the decision was announced through a notification signed by Bangladesh Petrol Pump Owners Association (BPAOA) Rajshahi Division President and Central Committee Secretary General Md. Mizanur Rahman Ratan and Rajshahi Division General Secretary Md. Abdul Jalil on Tuesday (February 4) night. The notification said that on Tuesday (February 4), the Roads and Highways Department of Naogaon district conducted a sudden eviction drive without any prior announcement or notice. The strike was called out of anger. The notification further said, 'We have been operating our business in accordance with the rules set by the government for a long time. Such behavior cannot be accepted even after paying regular revenue. Such an eviction drive has never been conducted in the past. This has created extreme anxiety and dissatisfaction among the petrol pump owners.' The sudden shutdown of the pumps has caused the most problems for vehicle drivers and farmers. Long queues of vehicles were seen on various roads in the district. Truck driver Mohammad Selim said, I came to the pump in the morning and found it closed. I am stuck because there is no oil in my car. Meanwhile, the farmers said that diesel is needed to irrigate the land, but they are in trouble because the pump is closed. Farmer Abdul Hakim said, At this time, we have to water the Boro paddy fields. But I am not getting diesel, how will I irrigate now. Motorcyclist Faruk said, I left for work in the morning. There is no oil in the car and now the pump is not supplying oil. How can I go to work far away now? I request you to solve the problem quickly. Although attempts were made to contact Thakurgaon Deputy Commissioner Israt Farzana on the phone in this regard, she could not be reached. No official response has been received from the government yet. However, the victims are demanding immediate action to reduce the suffering of the common people. Jasimuddin Iti 01751079823//017470379985 Thakurgaon 5/02/25
