A severe shortage of fuel and electricity has brought life in the Rangpur region to a standstill, according to a report published on April 28, 2026. Worsening load-shedding has disrupted industrial production, halted irrigation, crippled transport, and severely affected students’ studies. Residents report that both fuel and electricity shortages have created a major crisis across the agriculture-dependent northern districts, with irrigation pumps unable to operate and crop yields at risk.
Industrial zones in Nilphamari, Gaibandha, Dinajpur, Thakurgaon, Panchagarh, Lalmonirhat, and Rangpur are facing production losses, leaving factory owners and workers in financial distress. Cold storage operators warn of potential spoilage of stored potatoes and vegetables due to insufficient fuel for generators. Auto-rickshaw drivers, dependent on electricity for charging, are also struggling to earn a living. Long queues and occasional clashes have been reported at fuel stations.
Power officials and experts acknowledge that many power plants have shut down due to the fuel crisis. They urge the government to restore supply quickly and explore alternative energy sources to prevent further deterioration of the situation.
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