Bangladesh’s Minister of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku, stated that power stations are sometimes closed due to demand fluctuations rather than fuel shortages. He made the remarks on Friday, March 27, 2026, after inspecting a 68-megawatt solar power plant in Sirajganj. The minister explained that power generation is being maintained according to current demand, and no disruptions occurred during Ramadan. He added that temporary outages caused by storms should not be considered load-shedding.
Tuku also addressed the recent surge in fuel demand, noting that petrol pumps are running out of fuel quickly because people are stockpiling due to the ongoing war. He assured that fuel supply remains stable and said he has spoken with district administrators and police officials who are monitoring the situation. The minister acknowledged that corruption and black marketing are contributing to the sudden increase in demand, and reported that two individuals have already been detained in Sirajganj, with arrests occurring elsewhere in the country.
Officials from the Sirajganj 68-megawatt solar power plant and the district commissioner were present during the minister’s visit.
আমার দেশ অনলাইন প্রকাশ : ২৭ মার্চ ২০২৬, ১৫: ৫৫ অনেক সময় ডিমান্ডের কারণে পাওয়ার স্টেশন বন্ধ রাখতে হয় বলে জানিয়েছেন বিদ্যুৎ, জ্বালানি ও খনিজ সম্পদমন্ত্রী ইকবাল হাসান মাহমুদ টুকু। শুক্রবার (২৭ মার্চ) সিরাজগঞ্জে ৬৮ মেগাওয়াট সোলার পাওয়ার প্লান্ট পরিদর্শন
The ‘1 Nojor’ media platform is now live in beta, inviting users to explore and provide feedback as we continue to refine the experience.
