The country experienced no load-shedding for a week as electricity generation matched demand, according to official data covering April 27 to May 3.
Authorities said favourable weather, including rainfall in northern and northeastern regions and across much of the country, reduced electricity demand. This helped maintain a zero load-shedding situation.
Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) Chairman Md Rezaul Karim said “Power supply is now being maintained in line with demand, unlike earlier periods” reports BSS.
“Some small power plants faced issues, which caused a shortfall in production. We resolved those problems. We are now supplying electricity as required and aim to maintain zero load-shedding in the coming days as planned,” he said.
He added that ensuring coal supply remains the main focus to keep generation uninterrupted. “Oil and gas resources are limited, so we must manage them carefully. At present, coal-based plants are meeting demand. One unit of the RNPL in Patuakhali has already started commercial operation, and another will be added soon,” he said.
Data from Power Grid Bangladesh PLC (PGCB) shows that evening peak demand on April 27 stood at 12,793 megawatts, which was fully met without any load-shedding.
On April 28, 29 and 30, demand stood at 11,475 MW, 11,036 MW and 12,614 MW respectively, and supply met full demand on each day.
At the start of May, the situation remained stable. On May 1, 2 and 3, demand was recorded at 10,462 MW, 11,092 MW and 12,745 MW respectively, with full supply meeting demand each day.
Officials said several government energy-saving measures also helped maintain the situation. These included limiting unnecessary lighting, promoting efficient electricity use, and setting air conditioners at 25 degrees Celsius or above.
They added that imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG), heavy fuel oil (HFO) and coal helped keep power plants running. Continued electricity import from Adani Power in Godda, Jharkhand, India, and the addition of the coal-based RNPL plant also supported supply stability.
Consumers in Dhaka reported no load-shedding over the past week, even during daytime and evening hours. They said earlier frequent outages have now largely disappeared, improving household and business activities.
Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board (BREB) Director (Technical) Paritosh Sutrodhar told BSS that occasional local outages still occur due to maintenance or technical issues.
“Tree trimming, line maintenance, or incidents such as bamboo falling on lines or sparking can cause temporary disruptions. These are not considered load-shedding,” he said.
