A series of planned power interruptions will take place today, Saturday (16 May), across various regions in Bangladesh to facilitate essential maintenance and infrastructure development. The outages, which are expected to last up to ten hours in certain areas, are part of broader efforts to ensure a stable and uninterrupted electricity supply during the upcoming festive season.
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Infrastructure Development in Natore
According to a formal announcement issued on Thursday (14 May) by the Natore Palli Bidyut Samiti-2, a significant portion of the Baraigram Upazila will experience a suspension of electrical services. This disruption is necessitated by the construction of a new 33 kV (kilovolt) transmission line at the Bonpara Grid Substation.
The maintenance work is scheduled to commence at 07:00 and continue until 17:00. The areas affected fall under the jurisdiction of the Baraigram-1 (Bonpara) Substation, specifically involving feeders 1, 4, 6, 7, and 8. The geographical scope of this outage includes partial areas of the Bonpara Municipality and various localities within the Joari Union.
Maintenance Operations in Rajshahi
Simultaneously, the Northern Electricity Supply PLC (NESCO) has declared scheduled power cuts in Rajshahi. The Executive Engineer’s office for Sales and Distribution Division-5 stated that the maintenance is vital for ensuring grid reliability ahead of Eid-ul-Adha.
The primary task involves the pruning of tree branches adjacent to 33 kV and 11 kV high-voltage lines to prevent potential short circuits or disruptions. The Rajshahi outage is scheduled for a duration of six hours, beginning at 08:00 and concluding at 14:00. The affected zones under the Bongram feeder include:
Hajrapukur
Kaliyapara
Mohanpur Hazampara
Madhya Budhpara
Summary of Scheduled Power Outages
| Region / District | Authority | Affected Areas | Duration | Reason for Outage |
| Natore (Baraigram) | Natore PBS-2 | Bonpara Municipality (Partial), Joari Union | 07:00 – 17:00 (10 hrs) | Construction of new 33 kV line |
| Rajshahi City | NESCO | Hajrapukur, Kaliyapara, Mohanpur, Budhpara | 08:00 – 14:00 (6 hrs) | Tree pruning for Eid-ul-Adha prep |
Official Notices to Consumers
Both Natore Palli Bidyut Samiti-2 and NESCO have issued statements expressing regret for the temporary inconvenience caused to residents and commercial entities. The authorities have clarified that should the technical work be completed ahead of the projected timeline, power will be restored immediately without further notice.
However, the public is advised that the restoration time remains subject to the actual progress of the onsite engineering work and prevailing weather conditions. Consumers in the designated zones are encouraged to take necessary precautions to manage their activities during these periods of inactivity.