Load-shedding rises alongside summer heat, rural areas suffer more
A heatwave is sweeping across 24 districts of the country, including the Rajshahi and Khulna divisions, as well as the capital Dhaka. Over the past few days, rising temperatures have pushed up electricity demand. However, due to fuel shortages, power generation is failing to meet demand, increasing the deficit and leading to more load-shedding. According to the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) and Power Grid Company of Bangladesh (PGCB), the highest load-shedding on Tuesday reached 2...
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| Injured | 0 |
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