SLC31-W1 || Our Surroundings A Series of Real Life Experiences ; Brickfields & Fuel Stations

Steemian Friends,
Ramna Petrol Pump & Service Station is a vital fuel station located in the heart of Dhaka, the capital of our country. It is not just a fuel supply center, but an integral part of the city's daily life. Every day, numerous vehicles come here to refuel and continue their journey to their destination. When I first went to this petrol pump, I immediately realized its importance and functionality. Ramna Petrol Pump supplies fuel to office-going motorcycles, buses, and other vehicles in the capital, Dhaka. It supplies fuel 24 hours a day. It is one of the oldest fuel supply stations in the capital, Dhaka.

In front of the Ramna Petrol Pump & Service Station

As the Ramna area is one of the central areas of Dhaka, there is always a lot of traffic here. Office-going people, students, and various businessmen all travel through this area. As a result, this petrol pump is always busy. Lines of cars can be seen here from morning to night. However, even in such a crowd, the staff of the pump efficiently supplies fuel, which is really commendable. Especially during the current fuel crisis due to the war, the station supplies fuel. I see long lines of vehicles, including motorcycles. You can see the long lines of vehicles in my video record.

Fuel is being supplied to cars in a row

One of the features of this petrol pump is its quality of service. The staff working here works very quickly and carefully. They are polite to the customers and try not to waste any unnecessary time. In my experience, I have seen that they always set the meter correctly and supply fuel transparently in front of the customer. This builds trust among the customers. Petrol, Octane, Diesel, and CNG gas fuel are supplied here. Meghna Petroleum supplies fuel to the station.

Motorcycles lined up waiting for fuel.

The environment of the pump is also quite clean and tidy. While many other petrol pumps are messy, the Ramna petrol pump is comparatively much cleaner. The floor is cleaned regularly, and if fuel spills, it is cleaned quickly. As a result, the risk of accidents is also low. Safety is also taken seriously here. Necessary safety equipment, including fire extinguishers are always ready here. Security is monitored by CCTV cameras. Various types of instruction leaflets are posted. The fuel tanks are installed deep underground.

Diesel supply automation system

Another thing that attracted me was its location. It is located in a place from which it is easy to go to various important places in the city. For example, many people stop here on their way to Ramna Park or the Dhaka University area. As a result, it is not only a place to get fuel, but also acts as an important transit point. Our country's ministries are located around it. There is a police station here to provide round-the-clock security. There is an automation system for supplying fuel, so it supplies fuel easily and in less time.

Octane supply automation system

But there are some limitations. Since it is always crowded here, sometimes you have to wait for a long time. Especially during office hours or in the evening, the crowd increases a lot. Then you have to stand in line patiently. Also, since the space is a bit limited, it can be a bit difficult for large vehicles. Today I saw a long line of vehicles about a kilometer. There is a cash counter for payment convenience.

Cash Counter

Diesel	per ltr	102 taka(BDT)	13 Steem
Petrol	per ltr	118 taka(BDT)	10 Steem
Octane	per ltr	122 taka(BDT)	15 Steem
CNG	per ltr	58 Taka(Local)	7 Steem
LNG	per ltr	108 Taka(Local)	14 Steem

At the fuel station, a representative sets the fuel quantity on the machine in each unit, which makes the process quick. The video I recorded shows the vehicles supplying fuel from Meghna Petroleum. There is a prayer room, a restroom, and a washing unit for passengers. There is also a drinking water facility. One of the most popular fuel stations in the densely populated areas of the capital, Dhaka, that I have seen is the Ramna Petrol Pump & Service Station.

My Selfie

---

Some more information about the fuel station

---

Fire extinguishing system

Meghna Petroleum vehicle delivering fuel

---

My YouTube Link

---