State Minister for Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit, MP, has stated that LNG discharge from two Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRUs) faced minor disruptions on Thursday due to adverse weather conditions in the Bay of Bengal. However, LNG unloading resumed from 7:18 AM on Friday.
The state minister assured that gas pressure across the country would return to normal levels by Friday afternoon.
He made these remarks around 11:30 AM on Friday (September 25) while responding to reporters’ queries following a scheduled meeting of the District Hospital Health Management Committee at the Jessore Circuit House.
He further mentioned that once energy prices stabilize or drop in the international market, the government will promptly adjust domestic fuel prices to provide relief to the public.
Earlier, speaking as the chief guest at the District Hospital Health Management Committee meeting, Anindya Islam Amit stated that a fully functional Coronary Care Unit (CCU) service would be ensured for the residents of Jessore within a stipulated timeframe. He added that the government is working to ensure that patients with critical heart conditions do not need to travel to other districts for treatment.
Chaired by Jessore Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Asheq Hasan, the meeting featured detailed discussions on improving healthcare quality, infrastructural development, and patient services at Jessore General Hospital.
Briefing reporters after the meeting, the state minister said the implementation progress of decisions from the previous meeting was reviewed to further enhance healthcare services at Jessore General Hospital. He noted satisfactory progress on most decisions and mentioned that deadlines have been set to complete the remaining tasks.
He informed that initiatives would be launched in the coming months to ensure improved healthcare services for marginalized populations.
The meeting was also attended by Sabira Nazmul Munni, MP (Reserved Women’s Seat), Jessore Civil Surgeon Dr. Md. Masud Rana, Superintendent of Jessore General Hospital Dr. Md. Hossain Shafayet, alongside senior officials of the local health department.
