The power sector in Bangladesh is facing a severe energy crisis, with high rates of load shedding throughout the day due to insufficient production to meet the demand. In a span of just four days (3 June -6 June 2023), the record for maximum load shedding was broken three times, reaching up to 20-22% of total demand during peak periods.
The ongoing heat wave across the country has contributed to the sustained demand for electricity even during the late hours of the night. Despite the typical peak hour for power generation being at 9 pm, production starts declining after 10 pm, leading to a significant reduction in power output within the next few hours. As a result, maximum load shedding occurs during midnight hours.
Recent data reveals that the highest load shedding occurs between 12:00 pm and 2:00 am, with a new record of 3,287 MW load shedding observed at 4 pm. Load shedding remains high throughout the day, with minimal relief until 10 pm. The situation worsened on June 3 when the country experienced the highest load shedding in history, reaching 3,081 MW.
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