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Bangladesh to see more power cuts as demand soars - minister

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Bangladesh could face further power cuts due to higher demand, its power minister said, as a fuel shortage sparked shutdowns of several power generating units including its biggest coal-fired plant.

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Times of India

Bangladesh power cuts may last two more weeks due to fuel shortages

The neighboring nation is struggling with power shortages since April and the rising temperatures leading to higher electricity consumption has exacerbated the situation. The power Minister said the problem was a result of inadequate supply of coal and gas. The power losses threaten Bangladesh's crucial apparel sector.

4 months ago·India

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News18 India

Bangladesh to Experience Increased Power Cuts as Demand Soars

Bangladesh faces power cuts due to increased demand and fuel shortage. Erratic weather, soaring temperatures, and critical impact on exports. Coping with electricity shortages and need for alternative solutions.

4 months ago·India

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Reuters

Bangladesh power cuts may last two more weeks on fuel shortages

Bangladesh could face power cuts for two more weeks, its power minister said late on Sunday, as higher electricity consumption because of rising temperatures has caused a fuel shortfall for generation plants.

4 months ago·United Kingdom

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NDTV

Cash-Strapped Bangladesh Shuts Power Plant As Heatwave Hits

Cash-strapped Bangladesh shut its biggest power plant Monday because it was unable to afford the coal to fuel it, as a sweltering heatwave creates surging electricity demand.

4 months ago·New Delhi, India

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Channel News Asia

Cash-strapped Bangladesh shuts power plant as heatwave hits

DHAKA: Cash-strapped Bangladesh shut its biggest power plant on Monday (Jun 5) because it was unable to afford the coal to fuel it, as a sweltering heatwave creates surging electricity demand. The 1,320-megawatt government-run Payra Power Plant in southern Bangladesh had already slashed production last mon

4 months ago·Singapore

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Malay Mail

Bangladesh power cuts may last two more weeks on fuel shortages

DHAKA, June 5 — Bangladesh could face power cuts for two more weeks, its power minister said late on Sunday, as higher electricity consumption because of rising temperatures has caused a fuel shortfall for generation plants. Bangladesh has suffered under severe power shortages since April as a searing heatwave spiked demand for electricity and then a deadly cyclone cut off supplies of natural gas to fuel plants. The country has also curtailed im…

4 months ago·Selangor, Malaysia

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