No tracking device, no fuel

New policy for tank lorries from July

The government is set to stop dispensing fuels to tank lorries at the depots without tracking devices or special tracking technology from July 1. The decision is taken as part of the implementation of the Smart Fuel Distribution Monitoring System (SFDMS).
The Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has already instructed all tank lorries to be equipped with tracking devices. However, private companies are reluctant to install tracking systems in their fuel-carrying vehicles.
The energy division took the initiative to launch SFDMS to modernize the country fuel transportation.
The system is intended to bring the entire process, from fuel transport to delivery to consumers, under close monitoring.
An official from the energy division said that it is crucial to monitor the routes of fuel-carrying tank lorries to prevent fuel adulteration.