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The Power Division has launched a dedicated control room to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply and strengthen coordination among power utilities as flooding continues to affect parts of the country.
According to an official order, the control room has been established on the 14th floor of Bidyut Bhaban in Dhaka and will operate daily from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. Officials will also remain available by mobile phone beyond regular hours if emergency support is required.
The control room has been set up to monitor the country’s power situation, coordinate closely with electricity distribution companies and respond swiftly to any supply disruptions caused by flooding.
The Power Division has assigned officials on a roster basis to oversee operations from July 13 to July 31.
Duty officers have been instructed to immediately coordinate with the relevant power distribution companies whenever outages are reported and ensure prompt restoration of electricity.
They have also been authorised to notify higher authorities when necessary.
The order further states that any official unable to perform an assigned shift must arrange a replacement and ensure the substitute is fully briefed on the responsibilities.
Meanwhile, the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has activated its own control room to maintain round-the-clock coordination with the Power Division and ensure uninterrupted electricity services during the flood emergency.
The BPDB has appointed focal point officers for its central monitoring cell and the Chattogram distribution zone to maintain continuous communication with the Power Division’s control room and supervise field-level operations.
The Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board (BREB) has also designated focal point officials to coordinate emergency response efforts and maintain reliable electricity services in flood-affected rural areas.