Residents of Sherpur’s Sreebardi and Jhenaigati upazilas have been facing severe hardship after more than 36 hours without electricity. The outage began on Monday night during a storm and rain, and the Palli Bidyut Samiti has not yet restored power. Locals reported that electricity is available for only short periods, with frequent interruptions lasting up to two hours.

Rickshaw and van drivers said the outage has severely affected their income during the busy pre-Eid period, leaving them unable to meet household expenses. Shopkeepers and small business owners reported losses as they cannot operate electrical equipment, and perishable goods are spoiling due to lack of refrigeration. Production in small industries and rice mills has also been disrupted.

According to Sreebardi Palli Bidyut zonal office engineer Surya Narayan Bhowmik, fallen tree branches caused line faults in several areas, and a power transformer in Jhenaigati was damaged. Repair work is ongoing, and power restoration may occur by evening.