The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has said the national grid is set to receive an additional 1,950 megawatts of electricity by the end of April, which is expected to ease ongoing load-shedding amid the continuing heatwave.
BPDB Chairman Engineer Rezaul Karim said the added supply will come from Adani Power, SS Power in Chattogram, and the RNPL joint venture in Patuakhali.
He said the power will gradually be integrated into the grid within the month as production and supply stabilise at the respective plants.
According to BPDB officials, coal-based power plants had faced temporary disruptions in recent weeks, but generation is expected to recover as a coal-laden vessel is likely to arrive at Payra seaport on Sunday. This will help restart suspended operations at several facilities.
The BPDB chairman said Adani Power is expected to resume full output from one of its units, contributing around 750 megawatts from Sunday as scheduled. Meanwhile, SS Power and RNPL are likely to restart supply from 28 April 28, each adding about 600 megawatts to the national grid.
RNPL is a joint venture between Bangladesh’s Rural Power Company Limited (RPCL) and China’s Norinco.
The announcement comes as Bangladesh continues to experience a severe heatwave. The Meteorological Department reported temperatures reaching 37.8°C in Rajshahi, while Dhaka recorded 37°C on Saturday. Parts of Khulna and Jashore also saw temperatures nearing 38°C.
Officials said rising temperatures have pushed electricity demand higher, straining the power system and forcing continued rationing in several areas. The Energy Division is working to secure additional LNG, coal and heavy fuel oil imports to stabilise supply.
BPDB data shows peak generation recently stood at 14,196 MW, while demand reached 16,900 MW. Officials estimate summer demand could rise further to 18,500 MW.
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