electricity-demand

Severe load shedding began in the country in August this year. On August 10, a record 3,671 megawatts of load shedding was recorded. However, load shedding became somewhat manageable around the middle of September. But as temperatures rose and production at several major power plants declined, the level of load shedding increased again across the country at the end of September. People’s lives have been disrupted as electricity remains unavailable for hours amid the intense heat. Business activi...

As electricity demand rises amid intense heat, supply is falling to less than half of the demand. As a result, electricity is being supplied in Rajbari almost in measured doses. Customers are suffering from eight to nine hours of load shedding throughout the day and night. Frequent power cuts and restoration are causing hardship and damaging electrical appliances. Electricity dependent businesses and institutions are also facing severe disruptions. Electricity is being supplied in interva...