A significant power outage has struck Sylhet division after a national grid line tripped, causing disruptions across all four districts. A blackout occurred sometime after 8:30pm on Saturday, with electricity being restored in some places after an hour, according to bdnews24.com. Power plants in Sylhet, including Ashuganj, were shut down, leading to widespread outages, Power Development Board (PDB) Sylhet Chief Engineer Abdul Kadir said at 9:20pm. The power supply has been compromised in all areas due to a grid line tripping, and it will take time for normalcy to return, he said. He, however, added that essential places like medical facilities still have electricity.

Source: bd News24 May 05, 2024 04:58 UTC