Petrol pump owners say they want to stop selling petrol and octane at night due to concerns over security and unrest. In addition, pump owners' demands include filling the chambers of tank lorries, strengthening the monitoring system, and ensuring additional security. The Bangladesh Petrol Pump Owners Association presented these demands at a press conference in the Dhaka's Moghbazar on Tuesday, reports bdnews24.com. The pump owners faced a barrage of questions from the media over the decision to halt sales at the pumps while oil was still available. "A petrol pump manager was hit by a vehicle while he was heading home at night after selling oil.

Source: bd News24 March 31, 2026 20:07 UTC