A scheduled electricity shutdown will affect several areas of Dhamrai in Dhaka on Monday, 18 May, as authorities undertake conductor replacement work on a 33 kV transmission line alongside emergency maintenance operations.
According to an official notice issued on Sunday afternoon (17 May), electricity supply will remain suspended from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, resulting in a continuous nine-hour outage in the affected areas. The announcement was confirmed by Lipiia Khatun, Deputy General Manager of the Dhamrai Zonal Office under Dhaka Palli Bidyut Samity-3.
The notice states that the shutdown is necessary to facilitate replacement of wires on the 33 kV line and carry out urgent maintenance work aimed at ensuring operational reliability within the local distribution network. During this period, the Bhararia 33 kV (ACMI) line and several feeders connected to the Dhamrai substation will remain inactive.
Authorities said electricity supply will be suspended across the entire Bhararia 33 kV (ACMI) service area. In addition, consumers connected to Feeders 1, 3, 8, 9, and 10 under the Dhamrai substation will also experience service interruption.
Areas expected to remain without electricity include Chhoto Chandrail, Boro Chandrail, Khatra, Chhoybaria, Barigao, Bashail, Kulla, Jalsin, Taltala, Islampur, Kumrail, Hospital Road, Notun Dakshinpara, Thana Complex, Upazila Health Complex, Amin Model Town, Barotnagar, Barot Centre, Dhansiri Residential Area, and Dhulivita.
Officials from the Dhamrai Zonal Office noted that several feeders in both the Dhamrai and Bhararia substations will remain under shutdown while the maintenance work is carried out.
The power distributor has apologised for the temporary inconvenience to customers and requested cooperation during the scheduled outage period.
Power Shutdown Summary
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, 18 May |
| Duration | 9 hours |
| Time | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Reason | 33 kV wire replacement and emergency maintenance |
| Affected Infrastructure | Bhararia 33 kV (ACMI) and Dhamrai Substation |
| Affected Feeders | 1, 3, 8, 9, 10 |
| Service Area Impact | Entire Bhararia 33 kV area and multiple Dhamrai localities |
The outage forms part of a planned maintenance schedule intended to support electrical infrastructure servicing. No further extension of the shutdown period was mentioned in the official notice.
Customers in the listed areas have been advised through the notice to prepare for the interruption and make necessary arrangements for the scheduled maintenance window. Once work is completed, electricity supply is expected to resume through the affected feeders under normal operating conditions.