14-18 hours load shedding in Jamalpur daily, power office seeks security
Around 20 lakh people across seven upazilas of Jamalpur are facing severe hardship due to an acute power crisis amid intense heat. Due to lower supply compared to demand, load shedding is occurring for 14 to 18 hours daily, particularly in rural areas under the rural electrification board. This has caused heat-related suffering, water shortages and disruption to students' studies, leading to anger and dissatisfaction among consumers.