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SANGSAD BHABAN, April 2, 2026 (BSS) - Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Iqbal Hassan Mahmood today informed the Jatiya Sangsad that there is currently no shortage of electricity in the country as per demand.
He, however, said temporary disruptions sometimes occur during peak summer due to fuel constraints, transmission limitations, maintenance work, and adverse weather conditions.
Replying to a starred question from ruling party lawmaker S. M. Jahangir Hossain (Dhaka-18) during the day’s question-answer session, the minister said that the government has taken comprehensive short, medium and long-term plans to stop load shedding across the country.
He said electricity demand increases significantly during summer, and at peak hours while primary fuel shortages, transmission and distribution infrastructure limitations, maintenance activities, and storms or heavy rainfall may cause occasional power interruptions, making it difficult to supply electricity fully according to demand.
The minister informed the House that the government has formulated a 180-day action plan in line with the election manifesto to ensure uninterrupted power supply and meet the growing electricity demand.
He said coordinated development of power generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure is being implemented, while fuel diversification and renewable energy-based power generation are being given priority to address primary fuel demand.
To enhance energy efficiency, the Power Division has launched energy audit initiatives at designated consumer facilities.
In the first phase, energy audits are ongoing at 74 designated consumer establishments in Mymensingh, Ghorashal and Narayanganj. So far, 42 certified energy auditors and 178 certified energy managers have been developed, and the process is continuing.
The minister also said demand-side and supply-side management measures, including holiday staggering, have been adopted to ensure efficient electricity use.
He added that integrated guidelines for efficient use of electricity and energy in government offices have been formulated, while awareness campaigns including leaflets, TV scrolls, stickers, and newspaper advertisements have been carried out nationwide.
Iqbal said steps have been taken to avoid excessive lighting, maintain air-conditioner temperature at 25 degrees Celsius or above, and encourage consumers to reduce electricity use during peak hours.
He said awareness campaigns have been conducted in mosques, households, shops and government offices, while vigilance teams are monitoring markets and shopping malls to prevent excessive lighting during peak hours.
He further said consumers are being encouraged to avoid using water pumps, ovens, welding machines, irons and other high-energy equipment during peak hours, while auto-charging stations are being discouraged from operating during peak demand periods.
Regular night-time drives are also being conducted to prevent illegal electricity use, he added.
