Meeting the demand of approximately 850,000 consumers across the district's eight Upazilas requires about 190MW of electricity, yet the supply falls short by 30 to 40 percent
July 03, 2026
Chandpur Correspondent
bdnews24.com
At a time when electricity is the only source of relief from the scorching summer heat, it has become increasingly scarce in the rural areas of Chandpur.
Residents across the district's eight Upazilas are spending a significant portion of each day without power, disrupting education, agriculture, business activities, and healthcare services.
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