MYMENSINGH, Apr 22 (UNB): Acute power outages have gripped the Mymensingh region at the very start of Baishakh, as electricity supply continues to fall short of rising demand, causing widespread suffering for residents, businesses, and key economic sectors.
Frequent load-shedding is being reported across the district, with rural and remote areas bearing the brunt more than district and upazila headquarters.
The ongoing crisis is severely affecting fisheries and poultry farms-two of the region's major economic drivers-while also disrupting the ongoing Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations.
With electricity unavailable for hours, people are struggling with intense heat and mosquito infestation, making daily life increasingly difficult.
Business owners have expressed frustration, saying they are already forced to close shops by around 7:00 pm, and recurring outages of two to three hours throughout the day are adding to their losses.
Masudur Haque, executive engineer of the Mymensingh Grid, said electricity demand in the greater Mymensingh zone-comprising Mymensingh, Jamalpur, Sherpur, Netrokona, Kishoreganj, and Tangail-rises to 1,200-1,300 megawatts during peak evening hours amid extreme heat.
However, supply remains between 700 and 900 megawatts.
Severe power crisis hits M’singh at start of Baishakh, disrupting daily life
FE Team | Published: April 22, 2026 22:06:41
Severe power crisis hits M’singh at start of Baishakh, disrupting daily life
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