Power-Division

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...

Record-high load shedding has disrupted daily life across Bangladesh. Scorching heat has made it difficult for people to stay indoors. Adding to the hardship, consumers have once again faced so-called ‘ghost’ electricity bills, with charges far exceeding actual usage. Every year, when May and June arrive, consumers endure the same ordeal. Public outrage follows for a short period before fading away. In the meantime, power distribution companies continue to profit at consumers’ expense....

Consumers have reported unusually high electricity bills issued in June compared to other months. The Power Division has instructed all distribution companies to investigate the issue. In a statement issued on Monday, Muhammad Arif Sadeq, Public Relations Officer at the Ministry of Power, En...

To intensify electricity-saving activities, the government has directed that ongoing and upcoming fairs, trade fairs, and cultural events in various areas must conclude by 7 PM. However, cultural activists are questioning whether this directive allows the use of generators or permits cultural events...