Karnaphuli Paper Mills: Production halted for gas crisis

Production at Karnaphuli Paper Mills has remained suspended since August 6, causing the country’s lone state -owned paper mill a loss of over Tk 5 crore.    KPM authorities alleged Karnaphuli Gas Distribution Company Limited stopped supplying gas to the mill for payment of arrears. But KGDCL denied the allegation and blamed a technical glitch at the KPM’s metering (gas receiving) station for the shutdown. In such a situation, at least 400 mill workers, paid on weekly basis, have found themselves in deep trouble.