The Sylhet Power Development Board announced that electricity supply will be suspended for eight hours on Saturday, January 17, 2026, across multiple areas of Sylhet city. The outage will last from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to allow transformer repairs and transmission line improvements. The affected zones include Sheikhghat, Shubhechha Residential Area, Surjer Hashi Clinic, Jitu Mia Point, Talotola VIP Road, Park View Hospital, Hilltown Residential Hotel, Teli Haor, Kazirbazar, Court Point, Surma Market, Mirzajangal, Topkhana, Kotwali Thana, the Circuit House area, the offices of the Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police, and several other nearby locations.

Executive Engineer Mohammad Arafat of the Sales and Distribution Division-1 confirmed the planned interruption through an official notice issued on Friday, January 16. He expressed regret for the temporary inconvenience and assured residents that power would be restored earlier if the maintenance work is completed ahead of schedule.

The maintenance aims to enhance the reliability of Sylhet’s electricity infrastructure and minimize future disruptions once the upgrades are completed.