Dhaka: Energy Adviser Fouzul Kabir Khan on Wednesday directed authorities to ensure electricity connection or alternative power supply in all polling stations within a week. He issued this instruction at an inter-ministerial meeting held at Bidyut Bhaban in the afternoon to review the overall power and energy situation ahead of the upcoming holy month of Ramadan, the 13th National Parliamentary Election and Referendum, and the summer season.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the adviser emphasized the need for immediate alternative arrangements in areas prone to load shedding, suggesting the deployment of mobile power vans, diesel, and generators. He noted that power connections should be arranged in all areas currently lacking electricity, while generators or solar power solutions should be provided in remote locations where connections are not feasible.

To ensure an uninterrupted power supply, round-the-clock monitoring will be implemented. Central and local monitoring teams, along with designated focal points, will oversee the process. The Chairman of the Power Development Board stated that necessary arrangements would be coordinated with district administrations, while rural electricity teams will monitor power supply in local centers.

The meeting further highlighted the expected rise in electricity demand during Ramadan, summer, and the irrigation season. Citizens were urged to use electricity responsibly. Power and energy supply companies presented their plans to meet peak demand, which will be finalized in coordination with the ministry and relevant departments.

Business leaders attending the meeting were requested to moderate air conditioning use, avoid excessive lighting, and cooperate with law enforcement during Ramadan. They assured full cooperation. The adviser stressed the importance of vigilance among all authorities to ensure that those observing fasting do not face inconvenience due to power interruptions.