The third unit that was producing 140MW electricity may be stopped anytime, said Engineer Mahbubur Rahman, the plant supervisor. The Barapukuria coalmine authorities failed to supply coal required to feed the unit, leading to the crisis, he said. Meanwhile, actions have been taken against five officials associated with the power plant over the disappearance of 140,000 tonnes of coal from the yard, he said. Power generation at two units – 125MW each -- of the plant has already stopped due to the coal crisis. Currently, Barapukuria coalmine authorities are now supplying 600 tonnes to 700 tonnes of coal.

Source: bd News24 July 21, 2018 16:45 UTC