​Unbearable Load Shedding by Habiganj Palli Bidyut: Public Life in Turmoil

​Habiganj Correspondent | Bojrokontho

​Unprecedented and unbearable load shedding by the Habiganj Palli Bidyut Samity has thrown daily life into disarray across the district. Residents are struggling with frequent power outages day and night, severely impacting businesses, agriculture, and essential services.
​Key Reasons Behind the Crisis:
​Supply Deficit: Sources from the Habiganj Palli Bidyut Samity indicate that the power allocation from the national grid is significantly lower than the local demand. The crisis has worsened as electricity consumption peaked with the rising temperatures.
​Maintenance Issues: Scheduled and emergency maintenance work on regional grid lines and substations has necessitated prolonged power cuts in several upazilas.
​Technical Disruption: Recent seasonal storms (Kalbaishakhi) have caused structural damage, including uprooted poles and torn wires, leading to extended outages in rural areas.
​Industrial Demand: Being an industrial hub, the heavy demand from large-scale factories in Habiganj often strains the distribution capacity, affecting residential supply.
​Citizens have expressed frustration over the lack of a predictable load-shedding schedule, which is disrupting education and healthcare. While authorities promise a gradual improvement, the end of this electricity crisis remains uncertain for the people of Habiganj.