Load-shedding

Frequent load shedding has increased demand for charger lights in the capital’s electronics markets. As demand has risen, prices have also increased within a few weeks. In some places, the price of the same type of charger light has increased by Tk 200 to Tk 300. Amid the intense heat, buyers are crowding markets to purchase charger lights, AC DC lights and portable fans as alternative sources of light and cooling when electricity goes out. This picture was seen during visits to various e...

Load shedding amid the heat has left people frustrated. Discussions about the issue are also taking place on social media. Amid this situation misleading information is also spreading. Recently a photocard featuring a photo of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku went viral and sparked widespread discussion. However, verification found that the statement on the photocard is not true. What is being claimed? The photocard was uploaded on several Facebook pro...

Power load shedding is causing severe hardship for people’s daily lives, while the government is also facing criticism over the situation. Amid this, a photo card involving Zahed Ur Rahman, the prime minister’s adviser on Information and Broadcasting, has been circulating on social media. However, an investigation found that Zahed Ur Rahman did not make the comment. The confusion arose after a post from a satirical page was treated as genuine news. What is being claimed? A statement attr...

The BNP led government has completed six months in office. Evaluating its performance over 180 days, leaders of opposition political parties say the government has failed to bring visible changes in line with public expectations. They allege that failures are evident in almost every area, starting from state reform, implementation of the July National Charter and the referendum verdict to law and order, commodity prices, gas and electricity and energy shortages, employment and the economy....

The country currently has a daily gas demand of 3.8 billion cubic feet. Although around 2.65 billion cubic feet was supplied during normal times, the supply has now fallen to 2.43 billion cubic feet. Meanwhile, the country has electricity generation capacity of around 29,000 megawatts. Although average demand stands at 16,000 to 17,000 megawatts, only 14,000 to 15,000 megawatts is being generated due to fuel shortages and financial constraints. As a result, the gas and electricity crisis c...

The government has ordered all shopping malls, markets and shops across the country to close by 8pm to save electricity. The Power Division issued the directive on Wednesday night. The country has seen severe load shedding increase due to the fuel crisis. Angered by the situation, people have also attacked offices and facilities of electricity distribution companies and assaulted employees in various areas. Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat today, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mine...

On one hand, there is a gas crisis, and on the other, load shedding. Public anger is growing as people struggle to get gas and electricity. With power remaining unavailable for hours, incidents of attacks on electricity distribution companies are increasing. At the same time, employees of gas distribution companies are also facing severe security concerns. The Rural Electrification Board (REB) is the country’s largest electricity distribution agency. The organization distributes electricity acro...

National Citizen Party (NCP) Chief Organizer (Southern Region) and Cumilla-4 Member of Parliament Hasnat Abdullah said the government’s retreat from the demand for a referendum has left the public disappointed and hurt. At the same time, he strongly criticized the government over employment, the power crisis and everyday civic sufferings. He made the remarks at a rally following a July march at Baitul Amin Shopoth Chattar in Chandpur on Saturday afternoon. The march was organized as part...