Bangladesh has recorded a full week without load-shedding, as electricity generation successfully kept pace with demand from 27 April to 3 May, marking a notable improvement in the country’s power situation.
Official data shows that power supply matched demand throughout the period, eliminating the need for scheduled outages. Authorities attribute this stability partly to favourable weather conditions, including rainfall in northern and northeastern regions as well as across much of the country, which helped reduce overall electricity consumption.
Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) Chairman Md Rezaul Karim said that while there had been minor disruptions due to technical issues at some small power plants, those problems have since been resolved.
He added that the current focus is on ensuring a steady coal supply, as coal-fired plants are now playing a crucial role in maintaining uninterrupted electricity generation.
Rezaul Karim also noted that oil and gas resources remain limited and must be managed cautiously. In this context, coal-based generation has become increasingly important. One unit of the RNPL power plant in Patuakhali has already begun commercial operations, with another unit expected to be added soon, further strengthening supply capacity.
Data from Power Grid Bangladesh PLC (PGCB) shows that peak demand was consistently met during the week. For instance, demand reached 12,793 MW on 27 April and was fully supplied. Similar trends were observed on 28, 29 and 30 April, with demand recorded at 11,475 MW, 11,036 MW, and 12,614 MW respectively - all met without shortfall. The pattern continued into May, with demand on 1, 2 and 3 May recorded at 10,462 MW, 11,092 MW, and 12,745 MW, again fully supplied.
Officials said government-led energy conservation measures also contributed to the improved situation. These included discouraging excessive lighting, promoting efficient electricity use, and maintaining air conditioner temperatures at 25 degrees Celsius or higher.
At the same time, continued imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG), heavy fuel oil (HFO), and coal helped keep power plants running. Electricity imports from Adani Power’s plant in Godda, Jharkhand, along with the addition of the RNPL coal-based facility, further supported supply stability.
Consumers in Dhaka reported no load-shedding over the past week, a significant change from previous periods when outages were frequent. The improvement has positively impacted both household routines and business activities.
However, officials clarified that occasional local outages may still occur due to maintenance work or technical faults, such as line repairs or external disruptions, and these are not classified as load-shedding.
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