Amena Begum, a resident of Mirpur 12 in Dhaka, faces a daily struggle to prepare meals for her family due to an acute gas shortage. Her day begins early, preparing breakfast and school lunches for her two children, a task made difficult by unreliable gas supply. The gas often disappears before she can finish cooking, forcing her to constantly restart preparations for her husband’s meals as well. This lack of consistent gas creates a relentless cycle of cooking-related hardship for Amena. The gas supply is intermittent, arriving briefly in the morning but quickly disappearing with daylight. She describes the situation as a constant battle, emphasizing the strain of managing household needs with limited resources. The story highlights the growing issue of energy access impacting daily life in Dhaka.