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Bangladesh shuts malls at 8pm as power crisis deepens
Bangladesh has ordered shopping malls and markets to close by 8pm, an hour earlier than before, as gas shortages cause power cuts lasting up to 12 hours in some areas. The directive…
The Story in Brief
Bangladesh has ordered shopping malls and markets to close by 8pm, an hour earlier than before, as gas shortages cause power cuts lasting up to 12 hours in some areas. The directive also restricts fairs and cultural events to end by 8pm and bans decorative lighting, though hospitals and pharmacies are exempt.
Gas supply has dropped to 2,100 million cubic feet per day against demand of 3,800 mmcfd, after an accident at an LNG terminal and rough weather disrupted imports. The shortfall leaves a 2,745 MW power gap during peak hours. The Iran crisis has further strained global LNG supplies, pushing up prices and import costs for Bangladesh.
The Indian Opinion
The Bangladesh power crisis is often blamed on the Iran crisis and global LNG prices, but domestic gas production has been falling for years. The accident at the Excelerate terminal and rough weather only exposed a fragile system. India should note this as its own gas dependence grows. The real test will come when LNG supplies normalise: will Bangladesh still face blackouts if consumption habits remain unchanged?
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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