Restaurateurs seek uninterrupted gas in Ramadan

Bangladesh Restaurant Owners Association (BROA) has called for an increase in gas supply and addressing complexities in pipeline transfers and name changes ahead of the holy month of Ramadan.

It also proposed reducing VAT and taxes to meet the basic needs of people employed in the sector alongside restaurants running small and medium-scale operations and street food vendors.

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Organising a press briefing at Dhaka Reporters' Unity yesterday, the association placed a nine-point demand to resolve non-cooperation and a lack of coordination among various governmental departments

The BROA said it supports the prime minister's plan to ensure safe food throughout the country but saw the lack of coordination as the biggest obstacle.

It expressed concern over "sporadic interference" and fines imposed by different state departments which lead to financial losses for businesses.

The BROA also highlighted "harassment" faced by seasonal traders and called for an opportunity for them to provide iftar and sehri-related services without any disturbance.

Among others, Imran Hasan, secretary general of the BROA, spoke at the briefing.